Ryzen 5 5560U vs Ryzen 5 7533HS

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 5 5560U

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 7533HS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,202 vs 15,231).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).
❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 7533HS moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Ryzen 5 7533HS

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.

Ryzen 5 5560U

2021

Ryzen 5 7533HS

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 7533HS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,202 vs 15,231).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).
❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 7533HS moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 7533HS better than Ryzen 5 5560U?

Yes. Ryzen 5 7533HS is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 6.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.2% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 5 7533HS is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 6.5% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 7533HS is the better fit. You are getting 0.2% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 5 7533HS still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 5 7533HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 6.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 7533HS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2021), a healthier platform with FP7 and DDR5 instead of FP6, 100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 6/12. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Ryzen 5 5560U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 7533HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5560U	Ryzen 5 7533HS
1080p
low	169 FPS	164 FPS
medium	144 FPS	142 FPS
high	115 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	97 FPS
1440p
low	144 FPS	139 FPS
medium	121 FPS	119 FPS
high	95 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	76 FPS
medium	61 FPS	70 FPS
high	48 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	43 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5560U	Ryzen 5 7533HS
1080p
low	245 FPS	326 FPS
medium	211 FPS	272 FPS
high	191 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	152 FPS	212 FPS
1440p
low	209 FPS	287 FPS
medium	184 FPS	244 FPS
high	170 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	191 FPS
4K
low	179 FPS	222 FPS
medium	162 FPS	192 FPS
high	147 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	142 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 5560U	Ryzen 5 7533HS
1080p
low	380 FPS	381 FPS
medium	380 FPS	381 FPS
high	380 FPS	381 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	381 FPS
1440p
low	380 FPS	381 FPS
medium	380 FPS	381 FPS
high	367 FPS	381 FPS
ultra	311 FPS	336 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	361 FPS
medium	298 FPS	300 FPS
high	257 FPS	264 FPS
ultra	202 FPS	213 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 5560U	Ryzen 5 7533HS
1080p
low	380 FPS	381 FPS
medium	380 FPS	381 FPS
high	380 FPS	381 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	381 FPS
1440p
low	380 FPS	381 FPS
medium	380 FPS	381 FPS
high	380 FPS	381 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	381 FPS
4K
low	380 FPS	381 FPS
medium	373 FPS	381 FPS
high	331 FPS	381 FPS
ultra	285 FPS	353 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5560U and Ryzen 5 7533HS

Ryzen 5 5560U

The Ryzen 5 5560U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 December 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 15,202 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 7533HS

The Ryzen 5 7533HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Setembro 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 15,231 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 5560U and Ryzen 5 7533HS share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5560U versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7533HS — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7533HS (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5560U uses the Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7533HS uses Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5560U scores 15,202 against the Ryzen 5 7533HS's 15,231 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 7533HS. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 5 5560U vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7533HS.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5560U	Ryzen 5 7533HS
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.4 GHz+10%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	3.3 GHz+43%
L3 Cache	8 MB	16 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	3 MB+500%	512 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm	6 nm-14%
Architecture	Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021)	Rembrandt-R (2023−2025)
PassMark	15,202	15,231

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 5560U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 7533HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.