Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 vs Xeon Platinum 8260M
Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
Xeon Platinum 8260M
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8260M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Xeon Platinum 8260M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($7,705) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-SP (2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Xeon Platinum 8260M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($7,705) |
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 Platinum 8260M
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 Platinum 8260M
The Xeon Platinum 8260M 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 2.4 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): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 33,970 points. Launch price was $7,705.
Processing Power
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8260M offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8260M has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8260M — a 26.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses the Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8260M uses Cascade Lake-SP (2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 34,585 against the Xeon Platinum 8260M's 33,970 — a 1.8% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 22,246 vs 30,500 (31.3% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8260M). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,865 vs 1,200, a 81.9% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,100 vs 10,491 (36% advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375). L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 vs 35.75 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8260M.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Xeon Platinum 8260M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 24 / 48+100% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+31% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 35.75 MB (total)+123% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) | Cascade Lake-SP (2018) |
| PassMark | 34,585+2% | 33,970 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 22,246 | 30,500+37% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,865+139% | 1,200 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,100+44% | 10,491 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8260M uses LGA3647 (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 DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Platinum 8260M — the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8260M supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 256 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) vs 6 (Xeon Platinum 8260M). PCIe lanes: 16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) vs 48 (Xeon Platinum 8260M) — the Xeon Platinum 8260M offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) and C621,C622,C624,C627,C628 (Xeon Platinum 8260M).
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Xeon Platinum 8260M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5x-8000, DDR5-5600+25% | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB | 2048 GB+700% |
| 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, EPT (Xeon Platinum 8260M). The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 890M), while the Xeon Platinum 8260M requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 targets AI-Notebook, Xeon Platinum 8260M targets Server (Memory Optimized). Direct competitor: Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 rivals Ryzen AI 9 HX 370; Xeon Platinum 8260M rivals Xeon Platinum 8268.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Xeon Platinum 8260M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 890M | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, AMD-Vi | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | AI-Notebook | Server (Memory Optimized) |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8260M debuted at $7705.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Xeon Platinum 8260M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $7705 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0 | — |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2019 |
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