Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 vs Xeon Gold 6240R

CPU

GPU

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

12 Cores24 Thrd28 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2025

Xeon Gold 6240R

24 Cores48 Thrd165 WWMax: 4 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

12 / 24

32,841

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

Ryzen 9 9950X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Xeon Gold 6240R

24 / 48

33,353

+1.6%

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 Xeon Gold 6240R

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

530%

Core i9-9990XE

MSRP: $2000|Avg: N/A

Xeon W-11855M

MSRP: $450|Avg: $200

10%

MSRP: $623|Avg: $450

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

100%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

89%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

69%

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

68%

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

62%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($2,444) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Gold 6240R is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370	Xeon Gold 6240R
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($500)	⚠️ Higher cost ($2,444)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Strix Point-HX PRO (Zen 5/5c) (2025) / 4 nm)	✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 ($500), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($1,944 less, 80% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370	Xeon Gold 6240R
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+381%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($500)	⚠️ Higher cost ($2,444)

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

Xeon Gold 6240R Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 and Xeon Gold 6240R

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 6240R

The Xeon Gold 6240R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 33,353 points. Launch price was $2,200.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6240R offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Gold 6240R has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6240R — a 24.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 (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 Xeon Gold 6240R uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 scores 32,841 against the Xeon Gold 6240R's 33,353 — a 1.5% lead for the Xeon Gold 6240R. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 vs 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6240R.

Feature	Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370	Xeon Gold 6240R
Cores / Threads	12 / 24	24 / 48+100%
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+27%	4 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.4 GHz+20%
L3 Cache	16 MB	35.75 MB+123%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	24 MB+2300%
Process	4 nm-71%	14 nm
Architecture	Strix Point-HX PRO (Zen 5/5c) (2025)	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark	32,841	33,353+2%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	22,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,212
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	17,218

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6240R uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — 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 6240R — 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 6240R supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370) vs 6 (Xeon Gold 6240R). PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 6240R) — the Xeon Gold 6240R offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370	Xeon Gold 6240R
Socket	FP8	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5X-8000+25%	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	1024 GB+1500%
RAM Channels	2	6+200%
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	20	48+140%

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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 6240R). The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 890M), while the Xeon Gold 6240R requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 targets Mobile Workstation / AI, Xeon Gold 6240R targets Server / High-load computing. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6240R rivals EPYC 7402.

Feature	Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370	Xeon Gold 6240R
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 / High-load computing