EPYC 7302 vs Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
EPYC 7302
Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7302
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7302 | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($109) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Strix Point-HX PRO (Zen 5/5c) (2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7302 | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+368%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($109) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) |
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 EPYC 7302 and Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
EPYC 7302
The EPYC 7302 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 33,499 points. Launch price was $978.
Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Point-HX PRO (Zen 5/5c) (2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 32,841 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7302 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the EPYC 7302 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the EPYC 7302 versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 — a 42.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 (base: 3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The EPYC 7302 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 uses Strix Point-HX PRO (Zen 5/5c) (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7302 scores 33,499 against the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370's 32,841 — a 2% lead for the EPYC 7302. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7302 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370.
| Feature | EPYC 7302 | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+33% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 5.1 GHz+55% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+50% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total)+100% | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm | 4 nm-43% |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | Strix Point-HX PRO (Zen 5/5c) (2025) |
| PassMark | 33,499+2% | 32,841 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 19,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,192 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,254 | — |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7302 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7302 versus LPDDR5X-8000 on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 — the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7302 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 193.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7302) vs 2 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7302) vs 20 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370) — the EPYC 7302 offers 108 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | EPYC 7302 | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | LPDDR5X-8000+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+6300% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+540% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV (EPYC 7302) vs AMD-V (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370). The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 890M), while the EPYC 7302 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 7302 targets Server / Multi-thread Workstation, Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 targets Mobile Workstation / AI. Direct competitor: EPYC 7302 rivals Xeon Gold 6230.
| Feature | EPYC 7302 | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 890M |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Server / Multi-thread Workstation | Mobile Workstation / AI |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7302 launched at $978 MSRP, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 debuted at $500. At current prices ($109 vs $500), the EPYC 7302 is $391 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7302 delivers 307.3 pts/$ vs 65.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 — making the EPYC 7302 the 129.6% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7302 | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $978 | $500-49% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $109-78% | $500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 307.3+368% | 65.7 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2025 |
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