Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 vs EPYC 8124P
Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
EPYC 8124P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 8124P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | EPYC 8124P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($639) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Strix Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Siena (2023−2024) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | EPYC 8124P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($639) |
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 8124P
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 8124P
The EPYC 8124P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 18 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Siena (2023−2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.45 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 36,079 points. Launch price was $639.
Processing Power
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the EPYC 8124P offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 8124P has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 versus 3 GHz on the EPYC 8124P — a 51.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.45 GHz). The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses the Strix Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the EPYC 8124P uses Siena (2023−2024) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 35,133 against the EPYC 8124P's 36,079 — a 2.7% lead for the EPYC 8124P. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 8124P.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | EPYC 8124P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 16 / 32+33% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+70% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.45 GHz+23% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 64 MB (total)+167% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-20% | 5 nm |
| Architecture | Strix Point (2024−2025) | Siena (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 35,133 | 36,079+3% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 8124P uses SP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 7500 on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 versus 4800 on the EPYC 8124P — the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 supports 43.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 8124P supports up to 2048 of RAM compared to 256 — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370) vs 6 (EPYC 8124P). PCIe lanes: 16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370) vs 96 (EPYC 8124P) — the EPYC 8124P offers 80 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP8 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370) and SP6 (EPYC 8124P).
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | EPYC 8124P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | SP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 7500+56% | 4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 | 2048+700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 6+200% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 96+500% |
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 8124P). The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon 890M), while the EPYC 8124P requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 rivals Core Ultra 9 185H; EPYC 8124P rivals Xeon Gold 6426Y.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | EPYC 8124P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon 890M | None |
| 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 8124P debuted at $639. At current prices ($0 vs $639), the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is $639 cheaper.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | EPYC 8124P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $639 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $639 |
| Performance per Dollar | — | 56.5 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2023 |
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