AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS vs Intel Core Ultra 7 256V Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits these two mobile processors into distinct roles. The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V wins 15 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS wins only 2. That lopsided count, however, hides a meaningful division of labor. The AMD part takes the multi-core render workload in Cinebench R23 and integer math in PassMark, while Intel dominates nearly everything else, especially single-thread and floating-point tasks.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V is the clear choice for single-threaded responsiveness. It leads by 38.7% in Cinebench R15 single-core, 25.6% in R20 single-core, and 7.2% in R23 single-core. PassMark single-thread shows a 32% advantage for Intel. The gap is consistent across every single-thread test in the database, which points to a fundamental per-core performance advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

For floating-point and encryption workloads, Intel's margin widens further. PassMark floating-point math shows Intel ahead by 52.5%, and data encryption shows a 23.4% lead. Prime number finding, which stresses integer and branch logic, delivers Intel's largest win at 75% ahead. Physics simulation also favors Intel by 48.5%. These are not marginal differences; they represent a substantial throughput advantage in math-heavy tasks.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS claims two notable wins. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows AMD ahead by 18.7%, scoring 12342 against Intel's 10399. PassMark integer math gives AMD a 17.2% lead, 50800 versus 43358. The R23 result is significant because it is the only Cinebench multi-core test where AMD wins; Intel wins R15 multi-core by 21.5% and R20 multi-core by 25.5%. That inconsistency suggests the AMD part sustains its multi-threaded performance differently across test versions, possibly due to thermal or power behavior over longer runs.

Data compression, random string sorting, and extended instructions all go to Intel by margins between 8.8% and 28.3%. The overall average benchmark score reflects this: Intel sits at 21112 with a 75th percentile rank, while AMD sits at 19364 with a 73rd percentile rank. Intel's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, scores 21133, a 0.1% difference. AMD's nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, scores 19368, essentially identical to AMD's 19364. Both parts sit at the edge of their respective peer groups.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. AMD uses Zen 3+ architecture on a 6 nm TSMC node with a 208 mm² die, codenamed Rembrandt-R. It packs 6 cores and 12 threads, relying on simultaneous multithreading to fill execution units. Intel uses Lunar Lake architecture on a 3 nm TSMC node with 8 cores and 8 threads, no multithreading. The core counts differ, but the thread counts differ even more sharply: AMD has 12 threads from 6 cores, while Intel has 8 threads from 8 cores.

Cache hierarchies diverge substantially. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. Intel's larger per-core L1 and L2 caches likely contribute to its single-thread lead, since more data can reside closer to the execution units. AMD's larger shared L3, 16 MB versus 12 MB, helps with cross-core data sharing but does not compensate in the recorded benchmarks.

The memory interface also differs. AMD supports DDR5 with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Intel's memory support is listed as unknown and dependent on the motherboard, though it also uses dual-channel memory. The database does not record a bandwidth figure for Intel, so direct comparison is not possible.

PCIe connectivity shows a notable gap. AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 4 CPU lanes. The lane count difference matters for expandability, but the recorded benchmarks do not exercise PCIe throughput. Integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses Radeon 660M, Intel uses Arc 140V. Neither part has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not a differentiator.

Process node and die size heavily favor Intel on paper. Intel's 3 nm node is two generations ahead of AMD's 6 nm node in lithography terms, and the database does not list a die size for Intel. AMD's 208 mm² die is recorded, but without Intel's die size, area efficiency cannot be compared. Power envelopes differ sharply: AMD has a 35 W TDP while Intel has a 17 W TDP. Intel delivers higher benchmark scores across most tests while drawing half the thermal budget, which indicates superior performance-per-watt in the recorded workloads.

Release dates sit close together: AMD launched on August 31, 2024, and Intel launched on September 23, 2024. Both are listed as Active in production status. The Intel part uses socket BGA 2833, while AMD uses socket FP7. Neither part has a recorded launch MSRP.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward split. The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V is the stronger processor for single-threaded work, floating-point math, encryption, physics, and general multi-threaded throughput. It wins 15 of 17 comparisons, holds a 75th percentile rank, and does so at a 17 W TDP. For users whose tasks resemble Cinebench R15 or R20 multi-core, PassMark multithread, or any single-thread workload, Intel is the clear performer.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS wins specifically in Cinebench R23 multi-core and PassMark integer math. Those two wins suggest that AMD's 12 threads provide an edge in certain sustained integer-heavy workloads, but the rest of the test suite does not support that edge. The R23 result is the strongest evidence for AMD, showing an 18.7% lead over Intel in that particular render test. Yet Intel wins the other two Cinebench multi-core tests by 21.5% and 25.5%, respectively. The pattern is inconsistent, which makes it difficult to recommend AMD for general multi-threaded use.

Power consumption tilts the decision further. Intel's 17 W TDP versus AMD's 35 W TDP means Intel achieves higher scores across most tests while drawing less power. For thin-and-light mobile designs, that difference is decisive. The database shows no scenario where AMD's higher power budget translates into a broad performance advantage. The only area where AMD clearly wins, integer math and R23 multi-core, is too narrow to offset Intel's dominance elsewhere.

For buyers choosing between these two, the recorded data says: pick Intel for nearly everything, pick AMD only if the specific workload matches its two winning tests. The average benchmark scores confirm this, with Intel at 21112 versus AMD at 19364, a 9% gap in the overall average.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V wins 15 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS wins 2.

Q: What are the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS's winning benchmarks?

A: AMD wins Cinebench R23 multi-core with a score of 12342 versus Intel's 10399, an 18.7% lead. AMD also wins PassMark integer math with 50800 versus Intel's 43358, a 17.2% lead.

Q: How large is Intel's single-thread advantage?

A: Intel leads by 38.7% in Cinebench R15 single-core, 25.6% in R20 single-core, 7.2% in R23 single-core, and 32% in PassMark single-thread.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads. Intel has 8 cores and 8 threads. Intel has more cores, but AMD has more threads due to simultaneous multithreading.

Q: How do the power envelopes compare?

A: AMD has a 35 W TDP, while Intel has a 17 W TDP. Intel delivers higher scores in most tests while using less power.

Q: What are the overall average benchmark scores?

A: Intel scores 21112 on average with a 75th percentile rank. AMD scores 19364 on average with a 73rd percentile rank.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest Intel win comes in PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 192 against AMD's 48, a 75% lead. That test stresses integer branching and loop logic, and Intel's per-core performance advantage shows clearly. PassMark floating-point math gives Intel a 52.5% lead, 58576 versus 27800. The physics test shows a 48.5% gap, 1595 versus 821, which aligns with Intel's floating-point strength.

Cinebench single-core tests all favor Intel. R15 shows 285.5 versus 175, a 38.7% gap. R20 shows 982 versus 731, a 25.6% gap. R23 shows 1877.5 versus 1742, a 7.2% gap. The shrinking margin from R15 to R23 suggests the longer render duration narrows Intel's advantage, but it never disappears.

Multi-core tests are mixed. Cinebench R15 multi-core gives Intel 1583.5 versus 1243, a 21.5% lead. R20 multi-core gives Intel 6958 versus 5183, a 25.5% lead. But R23 multi-core flips: AMD scores 12342 versus Intel's 10399, an 18.7% lead for AMD. PassMark multithread returns to Intel, 19530 versus 14520, a 25.7% gap.

PassMark data compression shows Intel at 184985 versus 168692, an 8.8% lead. Data encryption gives Intel 13998 versus 10718, a 23.4% lead. Extended instructions show Intel at 15643 versus 11219, a 28.3% lead. Random string sorting gives Intel 22481 versus 17669, a 21.4% gap. PassMark single-thread and single-thread (duplicate entries) both show 4029 versus 2740, a 32% lead for Intel.

The only AMD win outside R23 is integer math, where 50800 beats 43358 by 17.2%. That test measures arithmetic operations on integer data, and AMD's 12 threads appear to help. However, the adjacent floating-point test shows Intel ahead by more than half, so the integer win does not indicate overall math superiority.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. AMD uses 6 cores and 12 threads, Intel uses 8 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks differ: AMD runs at 3.30 GHz, Intel at 2.20 GHz. Boost clocks reverse the order: AMD boosts to 4.40 GHz, Intel to 4.80 GHz. Intel's lower base clock but higher boost clock suggests a more aggressive single-core boost behavior, which matches its single-thread benchmark wins.

TDP differs by a factor of roughly two: AMD at 35 W, Intel at 17 W. Sockets are incompatible: AMD uses FP7, Intel uses BGA 2833. Architecture and codename differ entirely: AMD uses Zen 3+ (Rembrandt-R), Intel uses Lunar Lake. Process node favors Intel at 3 nm versus AMD's 6 nm, both from TSMC. AMD's die size is 208 mm²; no die size is recorded for Intel.

Cache configuration differs per core and in total. L1 cache is 64 KB per core for AMD versus 192 KB per core for Intel. L2 is 512 KB per core for AMD versus 2.5 MB per core for Intel. L3 shared cache is 16 MB for AMD versus 12 MB for Intel. Intel's larger per-core caches likely feed its single-thread advantage, while AMD's larger shared L3 supports its multi-thread wins.

Memory support shows AMD with DDR5 and a 76.8 GB/s bandwidth figure. Intel's memory support is listed as unknown and dependent on the motherboard, with no bandwidth recorded. Both use dual-channel memory. ECC support is false for both. PCIe differs: AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes, Intel offers Gen 5 with 4 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 660M, Intel uses Arc 140V. Both are mobile parts, active in production, and have locked multipliers. Release dates are close, with AMD on August 31, 2024, and Intel on September 23, 2024. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP.