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Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
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Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($384) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($384) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D
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 7 7800X3D
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.
Processing Power
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 2% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (base: 2 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses the Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 34,585 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 22,246 vs 18,500 (18.4% advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,865 vs 2,700, a 5.9% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,100 vs 15,000 (0.7% advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375). L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+50% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+2% | 5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 4.4 GHz+120% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 96 MB (total)+500% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-20% | 5 nm |
| Architecture | Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 34,585 | 34,293 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 22,246+20% | 18,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,865+6% | 2,700 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,100 | 15,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR5x-8000, DDR5-5600 memory speed. 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 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D).
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5x-8000, DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 28+75% |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V, AMD-Vi (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 890M (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) and AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 targets AI-Notebook, Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 rivals Ryzen AI 9 HX 370; Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 890M | AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, AMD-Vi | AMD-V |
| Target Use | AI-Notebook | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D debuted at $449. At current prices ($0 vs $384), the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is $384 cheaper.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $449 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $384 |
| Performance per Dollar | — | 89.3 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2023 |
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