M4 Pro (12 cores) vs Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

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.

M4 Pro (12 cores) vs Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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M4 Pro (12 cores) vs Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

M4 Pro (12 cores)

2024

Why buy it

✅+0% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 4W instead of 28W, a 24W reduction.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Laptop Integrated), unlike Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

2025

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (32,841 vs 32,853).
❌Launch MSRP is still $500 MSRP, while M4 Pro (12 cores) mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌600% higher power demand at 28W vs 4W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike M4 Pro (12 cores).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 better than M4 Pro (12 cores)?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 is ahead with a 1.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, M4 Pro (12 cores) pulls ahead with 0% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, M4 Pro (12 cores) is the stronger fit. You are getting 0% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 12 threads.

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

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 is the better buy right now. Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 comes in at an unclear MSRP at $500 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 1.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The compromise is that M4 Pro (12 cores) is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (65.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

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

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2024). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

M4 Pro (12 cores) vs Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

M4 Pro (12 cores)

The M4 Pro (12 cores) is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 30 October 2024 (1 year ago). It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.592 GHz, with boost up to 4.51 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5X. Passmark benchmark score: 32,853 points. Launch price was $499.

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.

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Processing Power

The M4 Pro (12 cores) packs 12 cores / 12 threads, matching the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370's 12 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.51 GHz on the M4 Pro (12 cores) versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 — a 12.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 (base: 2.592 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 is built on the Strix Point-HX PRO (Zen 5/5c) (2025) architecture. In PassMark, the M4 Pro (12 cores) scores 32,853 against the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370's 32,841 — a 0% lead for the M4 Pro (12 cores).

Feature	M4 Pro (12 cores)	Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
Cores / Threads	12 / 12	12 / 24
Boost Clock	4.51 GHz	5.1 GHz+13%
Base Clock	2.592 GHz+30%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	—	16 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB (per core)
Process	3 nm-25%	4 nm
Architecture	—	Strix Point-HX PRO (Zen 5/5c) (2025)
PassMark	32,853	32,841
Cinebench R23 Multi	18,904	—
Geekbench 6 Single	3,812	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	20,076	—

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Memory & Platform

The M4 Pro (12 cores) uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR5x-8000 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 1 (M4 Pro (12 cores)) vs 2 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370). PCIe lanes: 0 (M4 Pro (12 cores)) vs 20 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370) — the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	M4 Pro (12 cores)	Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
Socket	none	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5x-8000	LPDDR5X-8000
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	64 GB
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	0	20

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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: Apple Virtualization (M4 Pro (12 cores)) vs AMD-V (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370). Both include integrated graphics — M4 Pro 16-core GPU (M4 Pro (12 cores)) and Radeon 890M (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: M4 Pro (12 cores) targets High-end Content Creation, Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 targets Mobile Workstation / AI. Direct competitor: M4 Pro (12 cores) rivals Ryzen 9 8945HS.

Feature	M4 Pro (12 cores)	Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	M4 Pro 16-core GPU	Radeon 890M
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	Apple Virtualization	AMD-V
Target Use	High-end Content Creation	Mobile Workstation / AI