AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS vs Intel Core Ultra 7 258V Comparison

# The Verdict

The benchmark data splits these two mobile processors along clear lines. The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V wins 15 of 17 head-to-head tests, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS takes only 2. The Intel part holds a 74th percentile ranking versus all CPUs, slightly above the AMD chip's 73rd percentile. Its average benchmark score of 20454 also outpaces the AMD processor's 19364, a gap of roughly 5.3 percent.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V is the pick for buyers prioritizing single-threaded responsiveness, floating-point workloads, encryption, and general multitasking. Its 8 cores with 8 threads, paired with a 4.80 GHz boost clock, deliver decisive wins in passmark single-thread (4018 vs 2740) and physics simulation (1565 vs 821). The chip also posts a 38.6 percent advantage in Cinebench R15 single-core, which points to snappier everyday application behavior.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS, despite its 6 cores and 12 threads, wins only in Cinebench R23 multi-core (12342 vs 10301, a 19.8 percent margin) and passmark integer math (50800 vs 42889, an 18.4 percent margin). These two results indicate that workloads heavily reliant on integer arithmetic or specific long-running multi-threaded render loops may still favor the AMD part. For all other measured tasks, the Intel processor demonstrates superior performance, often by substantial double-digit margins.

# FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V records an average benchmark score of 20454, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS scores 19364. The Intel part also holds a 74th percentile ranking versus all CPUs, compared to the AMD chip's 73rd.

Q: How large is the Intel chip's single-thread performance lead?

A: In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V scores 285 versus the AMD's 175, a 38.6 percent advantage. In passmark single-thread, the Intel part scores 4018 against 2740, a 31.8 percent lead.

Q: Are there any benchmark tests where the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS wins?

A: Yes, the AMD processor wins two tests: Cinebench R23 multi-core (12342 vs 10301, a 19.8 percent margin) and passmark integer math (50800 vs 42889, an 18.4 percent margin).

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V supports LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS supports DDR5 with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel part's bandwidth is roughly 78 percent higher.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V has 8 cores and 8 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads. Despite fewer threads, the Intel part wins most multi-threaded benchmarks.

Q: Which processor uses a smaller manufacturing process node?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V is built on a 3 nm process from TSMC, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS uses a 6 nm process also from TSMC.

# Architecture Differences

The two processors stem from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS belongs to the 7000 series and uses the Zen 3+ architecture under the codename Rembrandt-R. This is a mature design focused on delivering balanced multi-threaded performance through simultaneous multithreading, which explains its 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, in contrast, uses the Lunar Lake architecture from the Core Ultra Series 2. Lunar Lake opts for 8 cores and 8 threads, relying on higher per-core efficiency rather than multithreading to achieve performance.

Manufacturing process separates the pair sharply. The AMD chip uses a 6 nm node from TSMC with a die size of 208 mm². The Intel chip uses a 3 nm node, also from TSMC, although its die size is not recorded in the database. This process advantage likely contributes to the Intel part's higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz compared to the AMD's 4.40 GHz, despite the Intel chip having a much lower 17 W TDP versus the AMD's 35 W.

Cache hierarchy also differs significantly. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V offers 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Intel part's much larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations likely support its superior single-threaded performance, while the AMD chip's larger L3 pool aids its multi-threaded Cinebench R23 result.

Memory architecture and PCIe connectivity also diverge. The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth and provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Intel processor uses LPDDR5X on a dual-channel bus with 136.5 GB/s bandwidth but only offers PCIe Gen 5 with 4 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part's memory bandwidth is nearly double, which explains its strong showing in data-heavy passmark tests.

# Specification Differences

The two processors differ across every major specification field in the database. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V has 8 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks stand at 3.30 GHz for the AMD part and 2.20 GHz for the Intel part, but boost clocks reverse the order: 4.40 GHz for AMD versus 4.80 GHz for Intel.

Thermal design power shows a stark contrast. The AMD chip draws 35 W, while the Intel chip is rated at only 17 W. This means the Intel processor delivers higher overall performance at half the thermal envelope, a notable efficiency result. Socket compatibility also differs: the AMD part uses AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 2833.

Process technology favors Intel at 3 nm versus AMD's 6 nm, both from TSMC. The AMD chip has a recorded die size of 208 mm², while the Intel die size is not listed. Cache configurations differ per core and in L3: AMD has 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core, plus 16 MB shared L3, while Intel has 192 KB L1 and 2.5 MB L2 per core, plus 12 MB shared L3.

Memory support splits between DDR5 for AMD and LPDDR5X for Intel. Bandwidth figures are 76.8 GB/s for AMD versus 136.5 GB/s for Intel, both on dual-channel buses. PCIe generation and lane counts differ as well: AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes, Intel offers Gen 5 with 4 lanes. Integrated graphics also differ, with AMD using Radeon 660M and Intel using Arc 140V. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers.

# Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results reveal a dominant pattern: the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V wins 15 tests, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS wins only 2. The margins vary widely, from narrow single-digit leads to blowouts exceeding 50 percent.

The Intel chip's largest wins come in passmark floating point math, where it scores 57372 versus 27800, a 51.5 percent advantage. Passmark physics shows a similar gap: 1565 versus 821, a 47.5 percent lead. Passmark find prime numbers delivers the biggest relative margin at 185 versus 48, a 74.1 percent difference. In Cinebench R15 single-core, Intel leads 285 to 175, a 38.6 percent gap.

Cinebench multi-core results split the pair. In R15, Intel wins 1596.5 to 1243, a 22.1 percent margin. In R20, Intel wins 6739 to 5183, a 23.1 percent margin. But in R23, AMD reverses the trend with 12342 versus 10301, a 19.8 percent win. This R23 result stands as the AMD chip's most significant multi-threaded achievement.

Passmark integer math also goes to AMD: 50800 versus 42889, an 18.4 percent lead. This is the only other AMD win. The Intel chip counters with wins in data compression (176686 vs 168692, a 4.5 percent margin), data encryption (13534 vs 10718, a 20.8 percent margin), and extended instructions (14717 vs 11219, a 23.8 percent margin).

The passmark multithread test goes to Intel at 18887 versus 14520, a 23.1 percent lead. Random string sorting also favors Intel at 21580 versus 17669, an 18.1 percent margin. Single-threaded passmark results show Intel at 4018 versus 2740, a 31.8 percent advantage. Cinebench R23 single-core narrows the gap but still favors Intel: 1872 versus 1742, a 6.9 percent margin.

# Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V dominates in almost every workload category measured. Its wins span single-threaded performance, floating-point arithmetic, encryption, compression, physics simulation, and general multitasking. The 38.6 percent lead in Cinebench R15 single-core and 31.8 percent lead in passmark single-thread indicate that applications relying on quick per-core responses, such as web browsing, office productivity, and lightweight coding, will perform noticeably better on the Intel chip.

The Intel processor's 51.5 percent advantage in floating-point math and 47.5 percent lead in physics simulation make it the stronger choice for scientific computing, 3D rendering, and simulation workloads. Its 20.8 percent edge in data encryption and 23.8 percent lead in extended instructions further support cryptography, compression, and vectorized workloads. The 74.1 percent margin in prime number finding highlights exceptional integer-heavy algorithmic performance, though this specific test is niche.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS claims two specific wins. Its 19.8 percent advantage in Cinebench R23 multi-core suggests that certain long-running, heavily threaded render loops may still favor the AMD part. The 18.4 percent lead in passmark integer math indicates that pure integer arithmetic workloads, such as some database operations or legacy code paths, can run faster on the AMD chip. However, these two wins come against a backdrop of 15 Intel victories, many with larger margins.

For users targeting maximum performance across a broad range of tasks, the database consistently points to the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V. The Intel chip achieves this while operating at a 17 W TDP, half the AMD's 35 W rating. For workloads specifically tied to the two AMD wins, namely certain Cinebench R23 multi-core renders and integer math tasks, the Ryzen 5 7533HS remains a viable alternative. The recorded data does not support any other AMD advantage.