Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 vs Ryzen 9 PRO 5945
Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
Ryzen 9 PRO 5945
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| 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 9 PRO 5945 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 9 PRO 5945
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 9 PRO 5945
The Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 34,549 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 share an identical 12-core/24-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (base: 2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses the Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 34,585 against the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945's 34,549 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 22,246 vs 23,200 (4.2% advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,865 vs 2,175, a 27.4% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,100 vs 12,500 (18.8% advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375). L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 vs 64 MB on the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+9% | 4.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3 GHz+50% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 64 MB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) | Vermeer (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 34,585 | 34,549 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 22,246 | 23,200+4% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,865+32% | 2,175 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,100+21% | 12,500 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 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 9 PRO 5945 — 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 20 (Ryzen 9 PRO 5945) — the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) and X570,B550,A520,X470,B450 (Ryzen 9 PRO 5945).
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 20+25% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. 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 (SVM) (Ryzen 9 PRO 5945). The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 890M), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 targets AI-Notebook, Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 targets High-end Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 rivals Ryzen AI 9 HX 370; Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 rivals Core i9-12900.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 890M | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, AMD-Vi | AMD-V (SVM) |
| Target Use | AI-Notebook | High-end Gaming |
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