M4 Pro (12 cores) vs Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375
M4 Pro (12 cores)
Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar M4 Pro (12 cores)
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | M4 Pro (12 cores) | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Strix Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | M4 Pro (12 cores) | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 M4 Pro (12 cores) and Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375
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 375
The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Point (2024−2025) 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: 33,619 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The M4 Pro (12 cores) packs 12 cores / 12 threads, matching the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375'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 375 — a 12.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (base: 2.592 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is built on the Strix Point (2024−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the M4 Pro (12 cores) scores 32,853 against the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375's 33,619 — a 2.3% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 18,904 vs 22,246 (16.2% advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 3,812 vs 2,864, a 28.4% lead for the M4 Pro (12 cores) that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 20,076 vs 15,012 (28.9% advantage for the M4 Pro (12 cores)).
| Feature | M4 Pro (12 cores) | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 32,853 | 33,619+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,904 | 22,246+18% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 3,812+33% | 2,864 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 20,076+34% | 15,012 |
Memory & Platform
The M4 Pro (12 cores) uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR5x-8000 memory speed. The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (M4 Pro (12 cores)) vs 2 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375). PCIe lanes: 0 (M4 Pro (12 cores)) vs 16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375) — the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Apple SoC (M4 Pro (12 cores)) and FP8,FP7 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375).
| Feature | M4 Pro (12 cores) | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | none | FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5x-8000 | LPDDR5x-8000 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 256 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: Apple Virtualization (M4 Pro (12 cores)) vs AMD-V, IOMMU (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375). Both include integrated graphics — M4 Pro 16-core GPU (M4 Pro (12 cores)) and Radeon 890M (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375) — 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 375 targets Mobile Workstation / High-end Gaming. Direct competitor: M4 Pro (12 cores) rivals Ryzen 9 8945HS; Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 rivals Core i9-14900HX.
| Feature | M4 Pro (12 cores) | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | M4 Pro 16-core GPU | Radeon 890M |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | Apple Virtualization | AMD-V, IOMMU |
| Target Use | High-end Content Creation | Mobile Workstation / High-end Gaming |
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