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Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Xeon Platinum 8268
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8268
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Xeon Platinum 8268 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,302) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Strix Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-SP (2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Xeon Platinum 8268 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,302) |
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 Platinum 8268
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 Platinum 8268
The Xeon Platinum 8268 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2018 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake-SP (2018) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 35,081 points. Launch price was $6,302.
Processing Power
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8268 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8268 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8268 — a 26.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses the Strix Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8268 uses Cascade Lake-SP (2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 35,133 against the Xeon Platinum 8268's 35,081 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 vs 35.75 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8268.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Xeon Platinum 8268 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 24 / 48+100% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+31% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.9 GHz+45% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 35.75 MB (total)+49% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Strix Point (2024−2025) | Cascade Lake-SP (2018) |
| PassMark | 35,133 | 35,081 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 24,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,394 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 12,046 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8268 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 Platinum 8268 — the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 supports 199.8% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8268 supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 256 — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370) vs 6 (Xeon Platinum 8268). PCIe lanes: 16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370) vs 48 (Xeon Platinum 8268) — the Xeon Platinum 8268 offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP8 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370) and C621,Lewisburg (Xeon Platinum 8268).
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Xeon Platinum 8268 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 7500+187400% | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 | 1024 GB+419430300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 6+200% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 48+200% |
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 Platinum 8268). The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon 890M), while the Xeon Platinum 8268 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8268 targets High-end Server. Direct competitor: Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 rivals Core Ultra 9 185H; Xeon Platinum 8268 rivals EPYC 7452.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Xeon Platinum 8268 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | High-end Server |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8268 debuted at $6302.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Xeon Platinum 8268 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $6302 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0 | — |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2019 |
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