Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
VS
Xeon Gold 6238R

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 vs Xeon Gold 6238R

AMD

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

12 Cores24 Thrd28 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2024
VS
Intel

Xeon Gold 6238R

28 Cores56 Thrd165 WWMax: 4 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6238R

#41
Xeon W-2195
MSRP: $150|Avg: $5
128%
#50
Xeon Gold 6238R
MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A
100%
#54
EPYC 4465P
MSRP: $399|Avg: $399
86%
#55
Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
MSRP: $229|Avg: $192
82%
#56
Xeon E5-4667 v3
MSRP: $128|Avg: $128
82%
#59
Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
MSRP: $409|Avg: $450
78%
#60
Xeon Platinum 8571N
MSRP: $599|Avg: $418
78%
#61
Xeon Platinum 8270
MSRP: $7405|Avg: N/A
78%
#62
EPYC 4464P
MSRP: $429|Avg: $450
75%
#63
EPYC 4345P
MSRP: $329|Avg: $329
75%
#64
EPYC 4344P
MSRP: $329|Avg: $314
74%
#65
EPYC 4364P
MSRP: $399|Avg: $334
70%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($2,612) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Gold 6238R is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightRyzen AI 9 HX 370Xeon Gold 6238R
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($2,612)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Strix Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm)
✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($2,612 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightRyzen AI 9 HX 370Xeon Gold 6238R
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($2,612)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 Xeon Gold 6238R

AMD

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.

Intel

Xeon Gold 6238R

The Xeon Gold 6238R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB. L2 cache: 28 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 34,751 points. Launch price was $2,612.

Processing Power

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6238R offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the Xeon Gold 6238R has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6238R — a 24.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses the Strix Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6238R uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 35,133 against the Xeon Gold 6238R's 34,751 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 vs 38.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6238R.

FeatureRyzen AI 9 HX 370Xeon Gold 6238R
Cores / Threads
12 / 24
28 / 56+133%
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz+27%
4 GHz
Base Clock
2 GHz
2.2 GHz+10%
L3 Cache
24 MB (total)
38.5 MB+60%
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
28 MB+2700%
Process
4 nm-71%
14 nm
Architecture
Strix Point (2024−2025)
Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark
35,133+1%
34,751
Geekbench 6 Multi
21,433
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6238R uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 7500 on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 versus DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Gold 6238R — 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 1 TB 198.4% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370) vs 6 (Xeon Gold 6238R). PCIe lanes: 16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 6238R) — the Xeon Gold 6238R offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP8 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370) and C621,C622,C624,C627,C628 (Xeon Gold 6238R).

FeatureRyzen AI 9 HX 370Xeon Gold 6238R
Socket
FP8
LGA3647
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
7500+187400%
DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity
256
1 TB+419430300%
RAM Channels
2
6+200%
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
48+200%
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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 VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Gold 6238R). The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon 890M), while the Xeon Gold 6238R requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon Gold 6238R targets Server. Direct competitor: Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 rivals Core Ultra 9 185H; Xeon Gold 6238R rivals Xeon Gold 6248R.

FeatureRyzen AI 9 HX 370Xeon Gold 6238R
Integrated GPU
Yes
No
IGPU Model
AMD Radeon 890M
Unlocked
No
No
AVX-512
Yes
Yes
Virtualization
AMD-V, SVM
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Server
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Value Analysis

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6238R debuted at $2612.

FeatureRyzen AI 9 HX 370Xeon Gold 6238R
MSRP
$0-100%
$2612
Avg Price (30d)
$0
Release Date
2024
2020