Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 vs EPYC 7302
Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375
EPYC 7302
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7302
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 | EPYC 7302 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($109) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Strix Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 | EPYC 7302 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($109) |
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 7302
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 7302
The EPYC 7302 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 33,499 points. Launch price was $978.
Processing Power
The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the EPYC 7302 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 7302 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 versus 3.3 GHz on the EPYC 7302 — a 42.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (base: 2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 uses the Strix Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the EPYC 7302 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 33,619 against the EPYC 7302's 33,499 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375. 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 1,192, a 82.4% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,012 vs 10,254 (37.7% 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 7302.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 | EPYC 7302 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 16 / 32+33% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+55% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3 GHz+50% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 32 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | 7 nm, 14 nm |
| Architecture | Strix Point (2024−2025) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 33,619 | 33,499 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 22,246+14% | 19,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,864+140% | 1,192 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,012+46% | 10,254 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7302 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR5x-8000 on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 versus DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7302 — the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7302 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 256 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375) vs 8 (EPYC 7302). PCIe lanes: 16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375) vs 128 (EPYC 7302) — the EPYC 7302 offers 112 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP8,FP7 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375) and WRX80,SP3 (EPYC 7302).
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 | EPYC 7302 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5x-8000+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB | 4096 GB+1500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 128+700% |
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 AMD-V, SEV (EPYC 7302). The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 890M), while the EPYC 7302 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 targets Mobile Workstation / High-end Gaming, EPYC 7302 targets Server / Multi-thread Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 rivals Core i9-14900HX; EPYC 7302 rivals Xeon Gold 6230.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 | EPYC 7302 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 890M | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, IOMMU | AMD-V, SEV |
| Target Use | Mobile Workstation / High-end Gaming | Server / Multi-thread Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 launched at $0 MSRP, while the EPYC 7302 debuted at $978. At current prices ($0 vs $109), the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is $109 cheaper.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 | EPYC 7302 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $978 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $109 |
| Performance per Dollar | — | 307.3 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2019 |
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