AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS vs Intel Core Ultra 7 266V Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS and the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V are both mobile processors aimed at thin-and-light laptops, but the data reveals two very different design philosophies. The AMD part is a 6-core, 12-thread chip built on a mature 6 nm process, while the Intel part is an 8-core, 8-thread chip on a leading-edge 3 nm node. Benchmark results show that the Core Ultra 7 266V dominates almost every workload tested, but the Ryzen 5 7533HS holds a single, decisive advantage in one specific area. This analysis breaks down where each processor excels, how their architectures differ, and what the recorded scores mean for real-world use.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V is the clear winner in 16 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. Its victories span both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads, including Cinebench rendering tests, PassMark physics simulations, data compression, encryption, and floating-point math. The most extreme margins appear in prime number finding, where the Intel chip scores 191 versus the AMD chip's 48, a 74.9% advantage, and in floating-point math, where it leads by 51.2%.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS wins exactly one test: PassMark integer math. It scores 50,800 against Intel's 41,558, a 22.2% advantage. This single win does not offset the overall trend, but it does indicate that the AMD processor has a particular strength in workloads that rely heavily on integer arithmetic rather than floating-point calculations.

The average benchmark score for the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V is 23,297, which places it in the 76th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS averages 19,364, placing it in the 73rd percentile. While both sit relatively close in percentile terms, the Intel part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H and the Intel Core i9-11900F, both desktop-class chips from older generations. The AMD part's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V and the Intel Core i7-10700F, show that it competes with a slightly lower performance tier.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between these two processors is substantial. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS uses the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, manufactured on a 6 nm process at TSMC. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The thermal design power is 35 watts, and it uses the AMD Socket FP7.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V uses the Lunar Lake architecture, part of the Core Ultra Series 2, manufactured on a 3 nm process, also at TSMC. It has 8 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The thermal design power is just 17 watts, and it uses the Intel BGA 2833 socket.

Cache layouts differ significantly. The AMD processor has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger per-core L1 and L2 caches on the Intel part likely contribute to its strong single-threaded performance.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD chip supports DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel chip supports LPDDR5X, with bandwidth depending on the motherboard, but recorded at 136.5 GB/s over a dual-channel bus. Neither supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity favors AMD in lane count but Intel in generation. AMD offers PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while Intel offers PCIe Gen 5 with 4 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses the Radeon 660M, while Intel uses the Arc 140V.

The Intel part was released on 2024-09-23, slightly after the AMD part's release on 2024-08-31. Both are listed as active production parts.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results show a consistent 25.4% advantage for the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V across all six tests. In Cinebench R15 multicore, Intel scores 1,667 against AMD's 1,243. In singlecore, Intel scores 235 against AMD's 175. The R20 tests show Intel at 6,948 multicore and 980 singlecore, versus AMD's 5,183 and 731. The R23 tests show Intel at 16,544 multicore and 2,335 singlecore, versus AMD's 12,342 and 1,742.

PassMark tests reveal a less uniform pattern. Data compression shows Intel at 187,050 versus AMD's 168,692, a 9.8% lead. Data encryption shows Intel at 13,822 versus AMD's 10,718, a 22.5% lead. Extended instructions show Intel at 15,928 versus AMD's 11,219, a 29.6% lead. Prime number finding shows Intel at 191 versus AMD's 48, a 74.9% lead. Floating-point math shows Intel at 56,923 versus AMD's 27,800, a 51.2% lead. Physics shows Intel at 1,608 versus AMD's 821, a 48.9% lead. Random string sorting shows Intel at 22,905 versus AMD's 17,669, a 22.9% lead. Single-thread performance shows Intel at 3,943 versus AMD's 2,740, a 30.5% lead.

The one AMD victory comes in integer math, where it scores 50,800 against Intel's 41,558. This 22.2% margin is substantial and suggests that the AMD processor handles integer-heavy computations more efficiently, possibly due to its higher thread count and different execution pipeline.

The multithread test shows Intel at 19,461 versus AMD's 14,520, a 25.4% lead that mirrors the Cinebench multicore results. This consistency across different benchmarks indicates that the Intel part's performance advantage is not workload-specific but reflects a general architectural superiority.

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward conclusion for most users. The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V is the faster processor in nearly every measurable workload. Its 25.4% lead in Cinebench multicore and 30.5% lead in single-thread performance make it the better choice for rendering, productivity, and general responsiveness. Its 74.9% lead in prime number finding and 51.2% lead in floating-point math indicate strong scientific and computational capabilities.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS should be selected only for workloads that specifically benefit from its 22.2% integer math advantage. This could include certain database operations, compression algorithms, or legacy software that relies heavily on integer arithmetic. However, the Intel part wins data compression by 9.8% and random string sorting by 22.9%, which are also integer-related tasks, so the AMD advantage appears narrow.

The Intel part also operates at a much lower thermal design power of 17 watts versus AMD's 35 watts, which suggests better energy efficiency in thin-and-light laptops. The higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz versus 4.40 GHz, combined with the newer 3 nm process, explains much of the performance gap.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better single-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V scores 3,943 in PassMark single-thread tests and 2,335 in Cinebench R23 singlecore, both significantly higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS's 2,740 and 1,742. The Intel part leads by 30.5% in the PassMark test.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS wins PassMark integer math with a score of 50,800, which is 22.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V's 41,558. This is the only test out of 17 where AMD leads.

Q: How do the Cinebench R23 scores compare?

A: In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V scores 16,544 versus the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS's 12,342, a 25.4% advantage. In singlecore, Intel scores 2,335 versus AMD's 1,742, also a 25.4% advantage.

Q: What are the core counts of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V has 8 cores and 8 threads. Despite having fewer threads, the Intel part wins all multithreaded benchmarks.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The Intel part also has a lower base clock of 2.20 GHz versus AMD's 3.30 GHz.

Q: How do the thermal design power ratings differ?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V has a thermal design power of 17 watts, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has a thermal design power of 35 watts. This indicates the Intel part is designed for lower power consumption.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS | Intel Core Ultra 7 266V |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 3.30 GHz | 2.20 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.40 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| Thermal Design Power | 35 W | 17 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel BGA 2833 |

| Architecture | Zen 3+ | Lunar Lake |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 3 nm |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 136.5 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes | Gen 5, 4 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 660M | Arc 140V |

| Release Date | 2024-08-31 | 2024-09-23 |

| ECC Memory | No | No |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |