Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 vs M4 Pro (12 cores)
Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
M4 Pro (12 cores)
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
Performance Per Dollar M4 Pro (12 cores)
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 | M4 Pro (12 cores) |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Strix Point-HX PRO (Zen 5/5c) (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 | M4 Pro (12 cores) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 M4 Pro (12 cores)
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.
M4 Pro (12 cores)
The M4 Pro (12 cores) is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 30 October 2024 (1 year ago). It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.592 GHz, with boost up to 4.51 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5X. Passmark benchmark score: 32,853 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, matching the M4 Pro (12 cores)'s 12 cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 versus 4.51 GHz on the M4 Pro (12 cores) — a 12.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.592 GHz). The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 is built on the Strix Point-HX PRO (Zen 5/5c) (2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 scores 32,841 against the M4 Pro (12 cores)'s 32,853 — a 0% lead for the M4 Pro (12 cores).
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 | M4 Pro (12 cores) |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 12 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+13% | 4.51 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.592 GHz+30% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 4 MB+300% |
| Process | 4 nm | 3 nm-25% |
| Architecture | Strix Point-HX PRO (Zen 5/5c) (2025) | — |
| PassMark | 32,841 | 32,853 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 18,904 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 3,812 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 20,076 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the M4 Pro (12 cores) uses none (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR5X-8000 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370) vs 1 (M4 Pro (12 cores)). PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370) vs 0 (M4 Pro (12 cores)) — the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 | M4 Pro (12 cores) |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | none |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5X-8000 | LPDDR5x-8000 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 0 |
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 Apple Virtualization (M4 Pro (12 cores)). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 890M (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370) and M4 Pro 16-core GPU (M4 Pro (12 cores)) — 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, M4 Pro (12 cores) targets High-end Content Creation. Direct competitor: M4 Pro (12 cores) rivals Ryzen 9 8945HS.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 | M4 Pro (12 cores) |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 890M | M4 Pro 16-core GPU |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | Apple Virtualization |
| Target Use | Mobile Workstation / AI | High-end Content Creation |
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