Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 vs Ryzen 7 7745HX
Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
Ryzen 7 7745HX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 | Ryzen 7 7745HX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Strix Point-HX PRO (Zen 5/5c) (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Dragon Range (Zen 4) (2023) / CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 | Ryzen 7 7745HX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryzen 7 7745HX
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 7745HX
The Ryzen 7 7745HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Dragon Range (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm process technology. Socket: FL1. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 32,515 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7745HX 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 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7745HX — identical boost frequencies (base: 2 GHz vs 3.6 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 7745HX uses Dragon Range (Zen 4) (2023) (CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 scores 32,841 against the Ryzen 7 7745HX's 32,515 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7745HX.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 | Ryzen 7 7745HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+50% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+80% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 32 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-20% | CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm |
| Architecture | Strix Point-HX PRO (Zen 5/5c) (2025) | Dragon Range (Zen 4) (2023) |
| PassMark | 32,841+1% | 32,515 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 18,606 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,623 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 14,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 7745HX uses FL1 (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. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 7745HX) — the Ryzen 7 7745HX offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 | Ryzen 7 7745HX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | FL1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5X-8000 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 28+40% |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 7 7745HX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support AMD-V virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 890M (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370) and Radeon 610M (Ryzen 7 7745HX) — 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, Ryzen 7 7745HX targets Performance Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7745HX rivals Core i7-13700HX.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 | Ryzen 7 7745HX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 890M | Radeon 610M |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Mobile Workstation / AI | Performance Gaming Laptop |
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