Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 vs Core i9-12900HX
Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375
Core i9-12900HX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-12900HX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 | Core i9-12900HX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($606) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Strix Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-HX (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 | Core i9-12900HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($606) |
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 i9-12900HX
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 i9-12900HX
The Core i9-12900HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 May 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-HX (2022) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 33,018 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core i9-12900HX offers 16 cores / 24 threads — the Core i9-12900HX has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 versus 5 GHz on the Core i9-12900HX — a 2% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 uses the Strix Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i9-12900HX uses Alder Lake-HX (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 33,619 against the Core i9-12900HX's 33,018 — a 1.8% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 22,246 vs 23,150 (4% advantage for the Core i9-12900HX). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,864 vs 2,426, a 16.6% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,012 vs 14,620 (2.6% 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 i9-12900HX.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 | Core i9-12900HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 16 / 24+33% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+2% | 5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.3 GHz+15% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 30 MB (total)+88% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Strix Point (2024−2025) | Alder Lake-HX (2022) |
| PassMark | 33,619+2% | 33,018 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 22,246 | 23,150+4% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,864+18% | 2,426 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,012+3% | 14,620 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-12900HX uses FCBGA1964 (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 48 (Core i9-12900HX) — the Core i9-12900HX offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP8,FP7 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375) and HM670,WM690 (Core i9-12900HX).
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 | Core i9-12900HX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | FCBGA1964 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5x-8000 | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 48+200% |
Advanced Features
Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. 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 i9-12900HX). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 890M (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375) and UHD Graphics 770 (Core i9-12900HX) — 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 i9-12900HX targets High-end Mobile Performance. Direct competitor: Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 rivals Core i9-14900HX; Core i9-12900HX rivals Ryzen 9 6900HX.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 | Core i9-12900HX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 890M | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, IOMMU | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Mobile Workstation / High-end Gaming | High-end Mobile Performance |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Core i9-12900HX debuted at $606.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 | Core i9-12900HX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $606 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0 | — |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2022 |
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