Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 vs EPYC 4345P
Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
EPYC 4345P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4345P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | EPYC 4345P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($329) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Strix Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Grado (2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | EPYC 4345P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($329) |
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 AI 9 HX 370 and EPYC 4345P
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.
EPYC 4345P
The EPYC 4345P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 May 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Grado (2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.5 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 36,006 points. Launch price was $329.
Processing Power
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the EPYC 4345P offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 versus 5.5 GHz on the EPYC 4345P — a 7.5% clock advantage for the EPYC 4345P (base: 2 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses the Strix Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the EPYC 4345P uses Grado (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 35,133 against the EPYC 4345P's 36,006 — a 2.5% lead for the EPYC 4345P. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4345P.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | EPYC 4345P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+50% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.5 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.8 GHz+90% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Architecture | Strix Point (2024−2025) | Grado (2025) |
| PassMark | 35,133 | 36,006+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 4345P uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 7500 on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 versus 5600 on the EPYC 4345P — the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 supports 29% 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 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370) vs 28 (EPYC 4345P) — the EPYC 4345P offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP8 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370) and AM5 (EPYC 4345P).
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | EPYC 4345P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 7500+34% | 5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256+100% | 128 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 28+75% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SVM (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370) vs AMD-V, IOMMU (EPYC 4345P). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon 890M (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370) and AMD Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4345P) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 rivals Core Ultra 9 185H; EPYC 4345P rivals Xeon E-2488.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | EPYC 4345P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon 890M | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM | AMD-V, IOMMU |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 launched at $0 MSRP, while the EPYC 4345P debuted at $329. At current prices ($0 vs $329), the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is $329 cheaper.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | EPYC 4345P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $329 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $329 |
| Performance per Dollar | — | 109.4 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2025 |
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