AMD's Quietly Released Ryzen 5 7533HS Laptop Chip
Did you see a new AMD Ryzen chip showing up in some budget laptops recently. You might have spotted the Ryzen 5 7533HS. That one's sort of intriguing because, ahem, wasn't really a flashy launch. AMD seems to have snuck this Rembrandt-R based APU under the radar, and now you're seeing it show up in budget laptops
What is Ryzen 5 7533HS Precisely
Let's have it straight right away: this is not a completely new, revolutionary design. Try to envision it more as an old acquaintance who has gotten a little name change instead. The Ryzen 5 7533HS is essentially just a little piece of modified version of the current Ryzen 5 7535HS. So what's the big deal. It clocks slightly lower speeds. The hypothesis here is likely to offer partners a chip that can put an offering in a more attractive price point on budget laptop designs.
If you have been keeping track of AMD's processor naming conventions, the '7533HS' does seem out of place. It does not precisely follow their uniform convention for the Ryzen 7000/8000 series, where the last digit determines the architectural revision (like '0' for Zen 3 and '5' for Zen 3+). But seriously though, AMD does have a penchant for shaking up their name plans – example in point being their recent shift toward "Ryzen AI." So, while the naming scheme isn't altogether consistent, the chip itself falls under the Rembrandt-R line with Zen 3+ CPU cores matched to an RDNA 2-based integrated graphics solution.
A Glimpse at the Specifications
Performance-wise, the Ryzen 5 7533HS is not gunning for the upper end of the charts, but it is delivering good capabilities in its league. Here's a brief overview of what you have to offer:
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7735HS | Ryzen 5 7535HS | Ryzen 5 7533HS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family | Rembrandt-R | Rembrandt-R | Rembrandt-R |
| Cores/Threads | 8 / 16 | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| iGPU Model | Radeon 680M | Radeon 660M | Radeon 660M |
| Compute Units (iGPU) | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Base Clock | 3.20 GHz | 3.30 GHz | 3.30 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.75 GHz | 4.55 GHz | 4.40 GHz |
| L2/L3 Cache | 4MB / 16MB | 3MB / 16MB | 3MB / 16MB |
| TDP | 35W-54W | 35W-54W | 35W-54W |
As you can see, the only variation from the 7535HS is that 150 MHz lower boost clock. It does carry that 'HS' suffix, so its thermal design power can be configured between 35W and 54W, giving flexibility to laptop manufacturers. In terms of memory, it supports both standard DDR5-4800 SODIMM sticks and higher LPDDR5-6400 if the memory is soldered directly onto the motherboard.
Where Can You Find It
While it might not be the most powerful chip out there, the Ryzen 5 7533HS seems to be a decent powerplant for affordable laptops. Surprisingly, it has been used primarily in some of Lenovo's latest models so far, including the ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 and certain IdeaPad Slim 3 and 5 models. This serious face on Lenovo devices suggests maybe there is some exclusivity going on here, and wouldn't that be the first time for AMD and Lenovo either. Remember all the fuss over the Ryzen Z2 Go supposedly being produced specifically for the Legion Go S.
Fitting Into AMD's Mobile Picture
Reflecting on AMD's broader lineup for laptops these days (in rough order from strongest to weakest), you've got processors like Strix Halo (under Ryzen AI Max branding), Strix Point (Ryzen AI 360/370), Krackan Point (Ryzen AI 340/350), Hawk Point (Ryzen 200), and then sliding down to Rembrandt-R, where our friend the Ryzen 7035 series sits, and now the 7533HS is in there too. We might see some incremental improvements like a potential Gorgon Point (maybe a Strix Point update), but don't wait up for large changes until the Zen 6-based APUs, maybe codenamed Medusa Point, arrive.
Not so much a flagship destroyer, really, but the Ryzen 5 7533HS looks to be a capable and low-cost option for budget laptop shoppers, especially if you're in the market for some of the newer Lenovo devices.
