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Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
Core i9-12900
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-12900
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 | Core i9-12900 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) | ✅ More affordable ($420) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Strix Point-HX PRO (Zen 5/5c) (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 | Core i9-12900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+22%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) | ✅ More affordable ($420) |
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 PRO 370 and Core i9-12900
Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Point-HX PRO (Zen 5/5c) (2025) 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: 32,841 points. Launch price was $499.
Core i9-12900
The Core i9-12900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 33,695 points. Launch price was $489.
Processing Power
The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core i9-12900 offers 16 cores / 24 threads — the Core i9-12900 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 versus 5.1 GHz on the Core i9-12900 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 uses the Strix Point-HX PRO (Zen 5/5c) (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i9-12900 uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 scores 32,841 against the Core i9-12900's 33,695 — a 2.6% lead for the Core i9-12900. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 vs 30 MB (total) on the Core i9-12900.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 | Core i9-12900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 16 / 24+33% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 30 MB (total)+88% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Strix Point-HX PRO (Zen 5/5c) (2025) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| PassMark | 32,841 | 33,695+3% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-12900 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR5X-8000 on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 versus 4800 on the Core i9-12900 — the Core i9-12900 supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i9-12900 supports up to 128 of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 | Core i9-12900 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5X-8000 | 4800+95900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+52428700% | 128 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-12900). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 890M (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370) and Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i9-12900) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 targets Mobile Workstation / AI. Direct competitor: Core i9-12900 rivals Ryzen 9 5900.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 | Core i9-12900 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 890M | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Mobile Workstation / AI | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 launched at $500 MSRP, while the Core i9-12900 debuted at $519. At current prices ($500 vs $420), the Core i9-12900 is $80 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 delivers 65.7 pts/$ vs 80.2 pts/$ for the Core i9-12900 — making the Core i9-12900 the 19.9% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 | Core i9-12900 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500-4% | $519 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $420-16% |
| Performance per Dollar | 65.7 | 80.2+22% |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2022 |
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