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Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
Xeon Gold 5318Y
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5318Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 | Xeon Gold 5318Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 | Xeon Gold 5318Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon Gold 5318Y
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.
Xeon Gold 5318Y
The Xeon Gold 5318Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 33,139 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon Gold 5318Y offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Gold 5318Y has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5318Y — a 40% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 uses the Strix Point-HX PRO (Zen 5/5c) (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Gold 5318Y uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 scores 32,841 against the Xeon Gold 5318Y's 33,139 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon Gold 5318Y. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 vs 36 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 5318Y.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 | Xeon Gold 5318Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 24 / 48+100% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+50% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.1 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 36 MB (total)+125% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-60% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Strix Point-HX PRO (Zen 5/5c) (2025) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 32,841 | 33,139 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 28,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,251 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 21,846 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 5318Y uses LGA4189 (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 DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Gold 5318Y — the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 5318Y supports up to 6144 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 195.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 5318Y). PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370) vs 64 (Xeon Gold 5318Y) — the Xeon Gold 5318Y offers 44 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 | Xeon Gold 5318Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5X-8000+25% | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 6144 GB+9500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 64+220% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Gold 5318Y). The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 890M), while the Xeon Gold 5318Y requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 targets Mobile Workstation / AI, Xeon Gold 5318Y targets Server / Virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 5318Y rivals Xeon Silver 4316.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 | Xeon Gold 5318Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 890M | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Mobile Workstation / AI | Server / Virtualization |
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