Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 vs EPYC 4344P
Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375
EPYC 4344P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4344P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 | EPYC 4344P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($314) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Strix Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 | EPYC 4344P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($314) |
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 EPYC 4344P
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.
EPYC 4344P
The EPYC 4344P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 May 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 33,821 points. Launch price was $329.
Processing Power
The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the EPYC 4344P offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 versus 5.3 GHz on the EPYC 4344P — a 3.8% clock advantage for the EPYC 4344P (base: 2 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 uses the Strix Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the EPYC 4344P uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 33,619 against the EPYC 4344P's 33,821 — a 0.6% lead for the EPYC 4344P. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 22,246 vs 19,500 (13.2% advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,864 vs 1,960, a 37.5% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,012 vs 1,896 (155.1% advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375). L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4344P.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 | EPYC 4344P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+50% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.3 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.8 GHz+90% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 32 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-20% | 5 nm |
| Architecture | Strix Point (2024−2025) | Raphael (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 33,619 | 33,821 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 22,246+14% | 19,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,864+46% | 1,960 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,012+692% | 1,896 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 4344P uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — 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 192 GB — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375) vs 28 (EPYC 4344P) — the EPYC 4344P offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP8,FP7 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375) and B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4344P).
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 | EPYC 4344P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5x-8000 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+33% | 192 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 28+75% |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V, IOMMU (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375) vs AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4344P). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 890M (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375) and Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4344P) — 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, EPYC 4344P targets Entry Server. Direct competitor: Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 rivals Core i9-14900HX; EPYC 4344P rivals Xeon E-2468.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 | EPYC 4344P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 890M | Radeon Graphics |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, IOMMU | AMD-V, AMD-Vi |
| Target Use | Mobile Workstation / High-end Gaming | Entry Server |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 launched at $0 MSRP, while the EPYC 4344P debuted at $329. At current prices ($0 vs $314), the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is $314 cheaper.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 | EPYC 4344P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $329 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $314 |
| Performance per Dollar | — | 107.7 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2024 |
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