Ryzen 5 7533HS vs Xeon E5-4667 v3

AMD

Ryzen 5 7533HS

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2024

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Intel

Xeon E5-4667 v3

16 Cores32 Thrd135 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2015

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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 7533HS

2024

Why buy it

  • Better for gaming: +12.6% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • Draws 35W instead of 135W, a 100W reduction.
  • Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of LGA2011 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark (15,231 vs 15,397).
  • Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 40 MB).
  • Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-4667 v3, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads.

Xeon E5-4667 v3

2015

Why buy it

  • +1.1% higher PassMark.
  • +150% larger total L3 cache (40 MB vs 16 MB).
  • Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads.

Trade-offs

  • Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 7533HS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • Launch MSRP is still $128 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 7533HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
  • 285.7% higher power demand at 135W vs 35W.
  • Older platform position on LGA2011 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 7533HS moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 7533HS better than Xeon E5-4667 v3?
Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E5-4667 v3 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 5 7533HS is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.
Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?
For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E5-4667 v3 is the better fit. You are getting 1.1% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 150% larger total L3 cache (40 MB vs 16 MB).
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
Ryzen 5 7533HS is still the faster CPU overall, but Xeon E5-4667 v3 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 5 7533HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $128 MSRP, and it gives you a 12.6% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon E5-4667 v3 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.1% better PassMark. Xeon E5-4667 v3 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (120.3 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.
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 2015) and a healthier platform with FP7 and DDR5 instead of LGA2011. 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetRyzen 5 7533HSXeon E5-4667 v3
1080p
low164 FPS175 FPS
medium142 FPS151 FPS
high115 FPS119 FPS
ultra97 FPS96 FPS
1440p
low139 FPS147 FPS
medium119 FPS123 FPS
high96 FPS94 FPS
ultra81 FPS76 FPS
4K
low76 FPS68 FPS
medium70 FPS61 FPS
high55 FPS47 FPS
ultra43 FPS38 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetRyzen 5 7533HSXeon E5-4667 v3
1080p
low326 FPS212 FPS
medium272 FPS193 FPS
high244 FPS164 FPS
ultra212 FPS132 FPS
1440p
low287 FPS183 FPS
medium244 FPS166 FPS
high224 FPS143 FPS
ultra191 FPS112 FPS
4K
low222 FPS115 FPS
medium192 FPS106 FPS
high175 FPS94 FPS
ultra142 FPS74 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetRyzen 5 7533HSXeon E5-4667 v3
1080p
low381 FPS385 FPS
medium381 FPS385 FPS
high381 FPS385 FPS
ultra381 FPS385 FPS
1440p
low381 FPS385 FPS
medium381 FPS385 FPS
high381 FPS385 FPS
ultra336 FPS385 FPS
4K
low361 FPS385 FPS
medium300 FPS359 FPS
high264 FPS324 FPS
ultra213 FPS270 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetRyzen 5 7533HSXeon E5-4667 v3
1080p
low381 FPS385 FPS
medium381 FPS385 FPS
high381 FPS385 FPS
ultra381 FPS385 FPS
1440p
low381 FPS385 FPS
medium381 FPS385 FPS
high381 FPS385 FPS
ultra381 FPS385 FPS
4K
low381 FPS385 FPS
medium381 FPS385 FPS
high381 FPS385 FPS
ultra353 FPS358 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7533HS and Xeon E5-4667 v3

AMD

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.

Intel

Xeon E5-4667 v3

The Xeon E5-4667 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 40 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,397 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 7533HS packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-4667 v3 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon E5-4667 v3 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7533HS versus 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-4667 v3 — a 41.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7533HS (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7533HS uses the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture (6 nm), while the Xeon E5-4667 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7533HS scores 15,231 against the Xeon E5-4667 v3's 15,397 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon E5-4667 v3. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7533HS vs 40 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4667 v3.

FeatureRyzen 5 7533HSXeon E5-4667 v3
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
16 / 32+167%
Boost Clock
4.4 GHz+52%
2.9 GHz
Base Clock
3.3 GHz+65%
2 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
40 MB (total)+150%
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)+100%
256K (per core)
Process
6 nm-73%
22 nm
Architecture
Rembrandt-R (2023−2025)
Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark
15,231
15,397+1%
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7533HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-4667 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 7533HSXeon E5-4667 v3
Socket
FP7
LGA2011
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0