Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 vs Ryzen 5 5600
Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
Ryzen 5 5600
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($115) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($115) |
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 375 and Ryzen 5 5600
Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Julho 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. 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: 34,585 points. Launch price was $499.
Ryzen 5 5600
The Ryzen 5 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 21,550 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600 — a 14.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses the Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 34,585 against the Ryzen 5 5600's 21,550 — a 46.4% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 22,246 vs 11,077 (67% advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,865 vs 2,052, a 33.1% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,100 vs 8,600 (54.9% advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375). L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5600.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+100% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+16% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.5 GHz+75% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 32 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) | Vermeer (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 34,585+60% | 21,550 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 22,246+101% | 11,077 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,865+40% | 2,052 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,100+76% | 8,600 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR5x-8000, DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 5600 — the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 5600) — the Ryzen 5 5600 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) and B550,X570,B450,X470,A520 (Ryzen 5 5600).
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5x-8000, DDR5-5600+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 5 5600 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, AMD-Vi (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600). The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 890M), while the Ryzen 5 5600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 targets AI-Notebook, Ryzen 5 5600 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 rivals Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 890M | — |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, AMD-Vi | AMD-V |
| Target Use | AI-Notebook | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 5600 debuted at $199. At current prices ($0 vs $115), the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is $115 cheaper.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $115 |
| Performance per Dollar | — | 187.4 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2022 |
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