Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 vs Xeon Gold 6338T
Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Xeon Gold 6338T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6338T
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Xeon Gold 6338T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,795) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Strix Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Xeon Gold 6338T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,795) |
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 Xeon Gold 6338T
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.
Xeon Gold 6338T
The Xeon Gold 6338T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 35,801 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6338T offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Gold 6338T has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6338T — a 40% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses the Strix Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6338T uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 35,133 against the Xeon Gold 6338T's 35,801 — a 1.9% lead for the Xeon Gold 6338T. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 vs 36 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6338T.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Xeon Gold 6338T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 24 / 48+100% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+50% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.1 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 36 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-60% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Strix Point (2024−2025) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 35,133 | 35,801+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6338T uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 7500 on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 versus 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6338T — the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 supports 80.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6338T supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 256 — 184% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 6338T). PCIe lanes: 16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370) vs 64 (Xeon Gold 6338T) — the Xeon Gold 6338T offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP8 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370) and C621A (Xeon Gold 6338T).
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Xeon Gold 6338T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 7500+134% | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 | 6144+2300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 64+300% |
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 (Xeon Gold 6338T). The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon 890M), while the Xeon Gold 6338T requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 rivals Core Ultra 9 185H; Xeon Gold 6338T rivals EPYC 7443P.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Xeon Gold 6338T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon 890M | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6338T debuted at $3139. At current prices ($0 vs $1795), the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is $1795 cheaper.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Xeon Gold 6338T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $3139 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $1795 |
| Performance per Dollar | — | 19.9 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2021 |
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