Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 vs Xeon Gold 6130H
Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
Xeon Gold 6130H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Xeon Gold 6130H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,894) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Xeon Gold 6130H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,894) |
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 Xeon Gold 6130H
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.
Xeon Gold 6130H
The Xeon Gold 6130H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCLGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 35,440 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6130H offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 6130H has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6130H — a 31.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is built on the Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 34,585 against the Xeon Gold 6130H's 35,440 — a 2.4% lead for the Xeon Gold 6130H. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 vs 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6130H.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Xeon Gold 6130H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 16 / 32+33% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+38% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.1 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 22 MB+38% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) | — |
| PassMark | 34,585 | 35,440+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 22,246 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,865 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,100 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6130H uses FCLGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR5x-8000, DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 versus 2666 on the Xeon Gold 6130H — the Xeon Gold 6130H supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6130H supports up to 768 of RAM compared to 256 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) vs 6 (Xeon Gold 6130H). PCIe lanes: 16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 6130H) — the Xeon Gold 6130H offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) and C621 (Xeon Gold 6130H).
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Xeon Gold 6130H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | FCLGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5x-8000, DDR5-5600 | 2666+53220% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+34952433% | 768 |
| 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, AMD-Vi (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6130H). The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 890M), while the Xeon Gold 6130H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 targets AI-Notebook. Direct competitor: Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 rivals Ryzen AI 9 HX 370; Xeon Gold 6130H rivals EPYC 7401.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Xeon Gold 6130H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 890M | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, AMD-Vi | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | AI-Notebook | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6130H debuted at $1894.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Xeon Gold 6130H |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $1894 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0 | — |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2018 |
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