Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 vs Xeon w3-2535
Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
Xeon w3-2535
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
Performance Per Dollar Xeon w3-2535
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 | Xeon w3-2535 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($500) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($800) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Strix Point-HX PRO (Zen 5/5c) (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 | Xeon w3-2535 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+57%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($500) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($800) |
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 w3-2535
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 w3-2535
The Xeon w3-2535 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 August 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 26.25 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 185 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 33,367 points. Launch price was $739.
Processing Power
The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon w3-2535 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 versus 4.6 GHz on the Xeon w3-2535 — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 uses the Strix Point-HX PRO (Zen 5/5c) (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon w3-2535 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 scores 32,841 against the Xeon w3-2535's 33,367 — a 1.6% lead for the Xeon w3-2535. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 vs 26.25 MB on the Xeon w3-2535.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 | Xeon w3-2535 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+20% | 10 / 20 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+11% | 4.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.5 GHz+75% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 26.25 MB+64% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Strix Point-HX PRO (Zen 5/5c) (2025) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 32,841 | 33,367+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 17,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,254 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 12,400 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon w3-2535 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR5X-8000 memory speed. The Xeon w3-2535 supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370) vs 4 (Xeon w3-2535). PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370) vs 64 (Xeon w3-2535) — the Xeon w3-2535 offers 44 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 | Xeon w3-2535 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5X-8000 | DDR5-4400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 2048 GB+3100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| 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 w3-2535). The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 890M), while the Xeon w3-2535 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 targets Mobile Workstation / AI, Xeon w3-2535 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon w3-2535 rivals EPYC 7313.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 | Xeon w3-2535 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 launched at $500 MSRP, while the Xeon w3-2535 debuted at $739. At current prices ($500 vs $800), the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 is $300 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 delivers 65.7 pts/$ vs 41.7 pts/$ for the Xeon w3-2535 — making the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 the 44.6% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 | Xeon w3-2535 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500-32% | $739 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500-38% | $800 |
| Performance per Dollar | 65.7+58% | 41.7 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2024 |
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