AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the average benchmark scores of these two CPUs compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS records an average benchmark score of 19,364, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF records 55,093. That places the Intel part 184% higher in overall average score, and the database ranks the AMD chip at the 73rd percentile versus the 91st percentile for Intel.

Q: Which CPU wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF scores 36,647 versus 12,342 for the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS, a delta of -66.3% from the AMD side. Intel leads by roughly 2.97x in this test.

Q: Are these CPUs in the same market segment?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is a mobile processor with a 35W TDP, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF is a desktop processor with a 125W TDP. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP7, and the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1851.

Q: Do both CPUs support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, both support DDR5 and dual-channel memory buses. However, the memory bandwidth differs: the AMD chip has 76.8 GB/s, while the Intel chip has 102.4 GB/s.

Q: Which CPU has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS boosts to 4.40 GHz. The Intel part also has a higher base clock at 4.20 GHz versus 3.30 GHz.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark deficit for the AMD chip?

A: The largest deficit appears in PassMark find prime numbers, where AMD scores 48 versus Intel's 416, a -88.5% delta. The smallest deficit is in PassMark single-thread, where AMD scores 2,740 versus 4,715, a -41.9% delta.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS uses the Zen 3+ architecture under the Rembrandt-R codename, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF uses the Arrow Lake architecture under the Arrow Lake-S codename, built on a 3 nm process, also at TSMC. The process node gap is substantial: 6 nm versus 3 nm, which contributes to the Intel part's higher transistor density.

The Intel chip contains 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, while the AMD chip's transistor count is not listed, though its die size is 208 mm². Core counts differ sharply: the AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 14 cores and 14 threads. The AMD chip uses simultaneous multithreading, giving each core two threads; the Intel chip does not, so its 14 cores map directly to 14 threads.

Cache layouts also diverge. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The Intel L2 cache per core is 6x larger, and its total L3 is 50% larger, which helps in workloads with high data reuse.

Both CPUs lack 3D V-Cache. Both support DDR5 memory and dual-channel buses, but the Intel part has higher memory bandwidth. PCIe support differs: the AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The AMD chip includes integrated graphics (Radeon 660M), while the Intel chip has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A.

The Intel part has an unlocked multiplier, while the AMD part is locked. Production status for both is active. The AMD chip was released on 2024-08-31, and the Intel chip on 2024-10-23, making them near-contemporaries.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF wins all 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The margin varies widely by workload type.

In Cinebench R15, Intel leads multi-core with 3,693 versus 1,243 (-66.3%) and single-core with 521 versus 175 (-66.4%). In Cinebench R20, Intel scores 15,391 versus 5,183 in multi-core (-66.3%) and 2,172 versus 731 in single-core (-66.3%). In Cinebench R23, Intel scores 36,647 versus 12,342 in multi-core (-66.3%) and 5,173 versus 1,742 in single-core (-66.3%). The consistency of the -66.3% delta across Cinebench multi-core tests indicates a stable scaling advantage for Intel across render workloads.

PassMark results tell a more varied story. In data compression, Intel scores 460,123 versus 168,692, a -63.3% delta. In data encryption, Intel scores 33,381 versus 10,718, a -67.9% delta. Extended instructions see Intel at 37,912 versus 11,219, a -70.4% delta. The largest gap is find prime numbers: Intel at 416 versus AMD at 48, a -88.5% delta, suggesting a massive advantage in integer-heavy algorithmic work.

Floating-point math shows Intel at 131,546 versus 27,800, a -78.9% delta. Integer math has Intel at 98,854 versus 50,800, a narrower -48.6% delta, the smallest multi-core gap in the PassMark suite. Multithreaded performance has Intel at 43,110 versus 14,520, a -66.3% delta. Physics tests show Intel at 2,998 versus 821, a -72.6% delta. Random string sorting has Intel at 55,206 versus 17,669, a -68% delta.

Single-thread performance is the closest contest. PassMark single-thread scores show Intel at 4,715 versus AMD at 2,740, a -41.9% delta. This is the smallest relative gap in the entire set, indicating that the AMD Zen 3+ core is comparatively stronger in single-threaded work than in multi-threaded work, though still clearly behind.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads; the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF has 14 cores and 14 threads. Base clock is 3.30 GHz for AMD and 4.20 GHz for Intel. Boost clock is 4.40 GHz for AMD and 5.20 GHz for Intel.

TDP is 35W for AMD and 125W for Intel, reflecting the mobile versus desktop split. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP7; the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1851. Process node is 6 nm for AMD and 3 nm for Intel, both from TSMC. The Intel die is 243 mm² versus 208 mm² for AMD, and Intel lists 17,800 million transistors.

Cache per core differs: AMD L1 is 64 KB per core, Intel L1 is 192 KB per core; AMD L2 is 512 KB per core, Intel L2 is 3 MB per core. Shared L3 is 16 MB for AMD and 24 MB for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s for AMD and 102.4 GB/s for Intel. PCIe is Gen 4 with 20 lanes for AMD and Gen 5 with 20 lanes for Intel.

Integrated graphics are present on the AMD chip (Radeon 660M) and absent on the Intel chip. The AMD multiplier is locked; the Intel multiplier is unlocked. The AMD part number is 100-000001632(FP7) and 100-000001634(FP7r2); the Intel part number is SRQCY. The Intel launch MSRP is $294; no launch MSRP is listed for the AMD part.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF wins in every measured test. No benchmark in the head-to-head set favors the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS. The Intel part is the clear choice for any workload that relies on the tested metrics: Cinebench rendering, PassMark data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating-point math, integer math, multithreaded throughput, physics simulations, random string sorting, and single-threaded tasks.

The AMD chip's only structural advantages are in areas not covered by the benchmark wins: its integrated Radeon 660M graphics allow for a system without a discrete GPU, and its 35W TDP fits in mobile chassis. For users requiring a self-contained laptop CPU with graphics, the AMD part has a functional edge that the Intel desktop chip cannot match, since the Intel part has no integrated graphics.

The Intel chip's smallest relative advantage is in single-thread performance (-41.9%), while its largest is in prime number finding (-88.5%). This suggests that the Intel core design scales better in algorithmic integer loops, while the gap narrows in simpler single-threaded tasks. For mixed workloads, the Intel part is consistently ahead by margins of roughly 1.7x to 8.7x depending on the test.

The Verdict

The data presents a one-sided comparison. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS in every recorded benchmark, with average scores of 55,093 versus 19,364. The Intel part also ranks higher in the overall CPU percentile: 91st versus 73rd.

For desktop builds, the Intel chip is the only viable option among these two, given its desktop socket, 125W TDP, and 14 cores. Its unlocked multiplier allows overclocking, and its Gen 5 PCIe support and 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth suit high-end systems. The lack of integrated graphics is a non-issue for desktops that use a discrete GPU.

For mobile systems, the AMD chip holds a structural advantage that benchmarks do not capture: it is a 35W mobile processor with integrated Radeon 660M graphics. No desktop comparison can fairly judge a mobile part against a desktop part on metrics like power draw and chassis fit. The benchmark results simply confirm that the Intel desktop part is in a different performance class.

The nearest rivals in the database reinforce this. The AMD chip sits near the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V (avg score 19,368, delta 0%), the Intel Core i5-1345U (19,411, -0.2%), and the Intel Core i7-8700K (19,238, 0.7%). The Intel chip sits near the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D (54,762, 0.6%), the Intel Core 7 253PQE (55,919, -1.5%), and the Intel Core i9-14900HX (56,004, -1.6%). The Intel part is competitive with high-end desktop and mobile HX chips, while the AMD part is grouped with mid-range mobile and older desktop parts.

The verdict is straightforward: choose the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF for any desktop workload requiring maximum performance in the recorded tests. Choose the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS only when the mobile form factor and integrated graphics are mandatory, accepting its lower benchmark standing.