Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 vs Core i7-13700E
Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375
Core i7-13700E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13700E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 | Core i7-13700E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($380) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Strix Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 | Core i7-13700E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($380) |
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 375 and Core i7-13700E
Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375
The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Point (2024−2025) 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: 33,619 points. Launch price was $499.
Core i7-13700E
The Core i7-13700E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 33,824 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core i7-13700E offers 16 cores / 24 threads — the Core i7-13700E has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 versus 5.1 GHz on the Core i7-13700E — identical boost frequencies (base: 2 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 uses the Strix Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i7-13700E uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 33,619 against the Core i7-13700E's 33,824 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i7-13700E. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 22,246 vs 24,775 (10.8% advantage for the Core i7-13700E). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,864 vs 2,118, a 29.9% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,012 vs 14,711 (2% advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375). L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 vs 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700E.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 | Core i7-13700E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 16 / 24+33% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz+5% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 30 MB (total)+88% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 4 nm-60% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Strix Point (2024−2025) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 33,619 | 33,824 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 22,246 | 24,775+11% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,864+35% | 2,118 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,012+2% | 14,711 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-13700E uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR5x-8000 memory speed. The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375) vs 20 (Core i7-13700E) — the Core i7-13700E offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP8,FP7 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375) and H610E,Q670E,R680E,W680 (Core i7-13700E).
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 | Core i7-13700E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5x-8000 | DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, IOMMU (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-13700E). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 890M (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375) and UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-13700E) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 targets Mobile Workstation / High-end Gaming, Core i7-13700E targets Embedded Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 rivals Core i9-14900HX; Core i7-13700E rivals Ryzen 7 7700.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 | Core i7-13700E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 890M | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, IOMMU | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Mobile Workstation / High-end Gaming | Embedded Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Core i7-13700E debuted at $390. At current prices ($0 vs $380), the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is $380 cheaper.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 | Core i7-13700E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $390 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $380 |
| Performance per Dollar | — | 89.0 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2023 |
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