Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
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Xeon W-3265M

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 vs Xeon W-3265M

AMD

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375

12 Cores24 Thrd28 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2024
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Intel

Xeon W-3265M

24 Cores48 Thrd205 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3265M

#521
Xeon E5-2697A v4
MSRP: $2891|Avg: $121
133%
#522
Xeon Gold 6134
MSRP: $2214|Avg: $378
132%
#523
Xeon Gold 6138T
MSRP: $2742|Avg: $400
132%
#524
Xeon E5-2676 V3
MSRP: $1800|Avg: $36
130%
#524
Xeon E7-4880 v2
MSRP: $6619|Avg: $185
130%
#524
Xeon E5-2675 V3
MSRP: $1800|Avg: $100
130%
#527
Xeon Platinum 8592+
MSRP: $11600|Avg: $11600
128%
#528
Xeon E5-2687W v3
MSRP: $2141|Avg: $749
120%
#529
Xeon Max 9480
MSRP: $12980|Avg: $12980
113%
#530
Xeon E5-2689 v4
MSRP: $2723|Avg: $100
111%
#531
EPYC 7543
MSRP: $10257|Avg: $468
109%
#532
Xeon Platinum 8368Q
MSRP: $7719|Avg: $7719
107%
#533
Xeon Gold 6250
MSRP: $3400|Avg: $2000
107%
#534
Xeon E5-2699 v4
MSRP: $4115|Avg: $400
107%
#535
Xeon W-3245M
MSRP: $5002|Avg: $5002
101%
#536
Xeon W-3265M
MSRP: $6300|Avg: $3500
100%
#537
Xeon Platinum 8180
MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2363
68%
#538
Xeon Platinum 8280M
MSRP: $10009|Avg: $6223
67%
#539
Xeon Platinum 8280
MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2940
65%
#540
Xeon E7-8891 v3
MSRP: $6841|Avg: $418
56%
#541
Xeon E5-4669 v4
MSRP: $7007|Avg: $300
44%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($3,500) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-3265M is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightRyzen AI 9 HX 375Xeon W-3265M
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($3,500)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) / 4 nm)
✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($3,500 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightRyzen AI 9 HX 375Xeon W-3265M
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($3,500)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 W-3265M

AMD

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.

Intel

Xeon W-3265M

The Xeon W-3265M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 35,506 points. Launch price was $6,353.

Processing Power

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon W-3265M offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon W-3265M has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 versus 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-3265M — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses the Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon W-3265M uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 34,585 against the Xeon W-3265M's 35,506 — a 2.6% lead for the Xeon W-3265M. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 vs 33 MB on the Xeon W-3265M.

FeatureRyzen AI 9 HX 375Xeon W-3265M
Cores / Threads
12 / 24
24 / 48+100%
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz+11%
4.6 GHz
Base Clock
2 GHz
2.7 GHz+35%
L3 Cache
16 MB
33 MB+106%
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
24 MB+2300%
Process
4 nm-71%
14 nm
Architecture
Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024)
Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark
34,585
35,506+3%
Cinebench R23 Multi
22,246
Geekbench 6 Single
2,865
Geekbench 6 Multi
15,100
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-3265M uses LGA3647 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR5x-8000, DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 versus 2933 on the Xeon W-3265M — the Xeon W-3265M supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-3265M supports up to 1024 of RAM compared to 256 GB 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) vs 6 (Xeon W-3265M). PCIe lanes: 16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) vs 64 (Xeon W-3265M) — the Xeon W-3265M offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) and C620 (Xeon W-3265M).

FeatureRyzen AI 9 HX 375Xeon W-3265M
Socket
FP8
LGA3647
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR5x-8000, DDR5-5600
2933+58560%
Max RAM Capacity
256 GB+26214300%
1024
RAM Channels
2
6+200%
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
64+300%
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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 W-3265M). The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 890M), while the Xeon W-3265M 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 W-3265M rivals EPYC 7402.

FeatureRyzen AI 9 HX 375Xeon W-3265M
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
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Value Analysis

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Xeon W-3265M debuted at $6300. At current prices ($0 vs $3500), the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is $3500 cheaper.

FeatureRyzen AI 9 HX 375Xeon W-3265M
MSRP
$0-100%
$6300
Avg Price (30d)
$0-100%
$3500
Performance per Dollar
10.1
Release Date
2024
2019