Core 7 240H vs Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Core 7 240H
Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core 7 240H
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 7 240H | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Strix Halo (2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 7 240H | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core 7 240H and Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Core 7 240H
The Core 7 240H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 December 2024 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 24,698 points. Launch price was $502.
Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Halo (2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP11. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,613 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core 7 240H packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core 7 240H has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core 7 240H versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 — a 5.9% clock advantage for the Core 7 240H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core 7 240H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses Strix Halo (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core 7 240H scores 24,698 against the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380's 24,613 — a 0.3% lead for the Core 7 240H. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core 7 240H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380.
| Feature | Core 7 240H | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 16+67% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz+6% | 4.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz+44% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total)+50% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 4 nm-60% |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) | Strix Halo (2025) |
| PassMark | 24,698 | 24,613 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 7 240H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses FP11 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 7 240H | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | FP11 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
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