Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 vs Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Ryzen 9 PRO 5945
Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Strix Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 and Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Ryzen 9 PRO 5945
The Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 34,549 points. Launch price was $499.
Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Julho 2024 (1 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: 24 MB (total). 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: 35,133 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 and Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 share an identical 12-core/24-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (base: 3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 uses the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses Strix Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 scores 34,549 against the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370's 35,133 — a 1.7% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. L3 cache: 64 MB on the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 vs 24 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.1 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+50% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB+167% | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 7 nm | 4 nm-43% |
| Architecture | Vermeer (2020−2025) | Strix Point (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 34,549 | 35,133+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 23,200 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,175 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,500 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 versus 7500 on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 — the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 supports 199.8% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 supports up to 256 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 9 PRO 5945) vs 16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370) — the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X570,B550,A520,X470,B450 (Ryzen 9 PRO 5945) and FP8 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370).
| Feature | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | 7500+187400% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+52428700% | 256 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 9 PRO 5945) vs AMD-V, SVM (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370). The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon 890M), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 targets High-end Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 rivals Core i9-12900; Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 rivals Core Ultra 9 185H.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon 890M |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V (SVM) | AMD-V, SVM |
| Target Use | High-end Gaming | — |
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