Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 vs Ryzen 7 5800X

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

12 Cores24 Thrd28 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2025

Ryzen 7 5800X

8 Cores16 Thrd105 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

12 / 24

32,841

+18.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

Ryzen 9 9950X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Ryzen 7 5800X

8 / 16

27,712

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX

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 Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

106%

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

102%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

101%

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

100%

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

94%

#97

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

93%

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5800X

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

105%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

104%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

104%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

104%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

103%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

103%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

102%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

102%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

101%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

101%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

101%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

101%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

101%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

101%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

101%

#55

Ryzen 7 5800X

MSRP: $449|Avg: $180

100%

#56

Core i5-11400F

MSRP: $157|Avg: $110

100%

#57

Ryzen 7 5700G

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

99%

#58

Ryzen 7 5700X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $175

99%

#59

Core i5-9500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $65

98%

#60

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

98%

#61

Core i9-9960X

MSRP: $1684|Avg: $200

97%

#62

Core Ultra 5 225T

MSRP: $240|Avg: $180

97%

#63

Ryzen 3 3300X

MSRP: $120|Avg: $90

97%

#64

Core i5-12600K

MSRP: $289|Avg: $185

97%

#65

Core Ultra 5 235

MSRP: $257|Avg: $269

96%

#66

Ryzen 7 5700

MSRP: $179|Avg: $164

96%

#67

Ryzen 5 PRO 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $90

96%

#68

Ryzen 3 4100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

96%

#69

Ryzen 9 9900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $370

96%

#70

Ryzen 5 7600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $185

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 7 5800X in both compute-intensive tasks (16.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370	Ryzen 7 5800X
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($500)	✅ More affordable ($180)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Strix Point-HX PRO (Zen 5/5c) (2025) / 4 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Ryzen 7 5800X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $180 (vs $500), it costs 64% less. While offering lower overall performance, it results in a 134% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370.

Insight	Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370	Ryzen 7 5800X
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+134%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($500)	✅ More affordable ($180)

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.

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 5800X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 and Ryzen 7 5800X

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.

Ryzen 7 5800X

The Ryzen 7 5800X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 27,712 points. Launch price was $449.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5800X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800X — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 uses the Strix Point-HX PRO (Zen 5/5c) (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5800X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 scores 32,841 against the Ryzen 7 5800X's 27,712 — a 16.9% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 5800X.

Feature	Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370	Ryzen 7 5800X
Cores / Threads	12 / 24+50%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+9%	4.7 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	3.8 GHz+90%
L3 Cache	16 MB	32 MB+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512K (per core)
Process	4 nm-43%	7 nm, 12 nm
Architecture	Strix Point-HX PRO (Zen 5/5c) (2025)	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	32,841+19%	27,712

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 5800X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR5X-8000 on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 7 5800X — the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 5800X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 5800X) — the Ryzen 7 5800X offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370	Ryzen 7 5800X
Socket	FP8	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5X-8000+25%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	128 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	20	24+20%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 5800X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support AMD-V virtualization. The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 890M), while the Ryzen 7 5800X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 targets Mobile Workstation / AI, Ryzen 7 5800X targets Desktop.

Feature	Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370	Ryzen 7 5800X
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Radeon 890M	—
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	AMD-V	AMD-V
Target Use	Mobile Workstation / AI	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 launched at $500 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 5800X debuted at $449. At current prices ($500 vs $180), the Ryzen 7 5800X is $320 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 delivers 65.7 pts/$ vs 154.0 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 5800X — making the Ryzen 7 5800X the 80.4% better value option.