Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375
VS
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

AMD

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375

12 Cores24 Thrd28 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2025
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D

#197
Ryzen 5 5600X3D
MSRP: $229|Avg: $229
107%
#198
Core i3-9350KF
MSRP: $173|Avg: $80
106%
#199
Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
MSRP: $220|Avg: $220
106%
#200
Core i3-9300
MSRP: $143|Avg: $75
106%
#201
Ryzen 7 3800XT
MSRP: $399|Avg: $249
105%
#202
Core i5-11400T
MSRP: $182|Avg: $140
104%
#203
Core i3-10305
MSRP: $149|Avg: $100
103%
#204
Core i3-9320
MSRP: $154|Avg: $80
103%
#205
Core i3-10105
MSRP: $122|Avg: $90
103%
#206
Core i3-13100E
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
102%
#207
Core i9-13900F
MSRP: $524|Avg: $536
102%
#208
Processor 300
MSRP: $82|Avg: $80
102%
#209
Ryzen 5 2600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $145
102%
#210
Ryzen 5 2400GE
MSRP: $169|Avg: $80
101%
#211
Core i9-14900KS
MSRP: $749|Avg: $670
101%
#212
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
MSRP: $449|Avg: $384
100%
#213
Core i3-8100T
MSRP: $117|Avg: $59
100%
#214
Core i7-13700E
MSRP: $390|Avg: $380
100%
#215
Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G
MSRP: $430|Avg: $270
99%
#216
Core i7-9700
MSRP: $333|Avg: $150
99%
#217
Core i5-13500TE
MSRP: $235|Avg: $250
98%
#218
Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G
MSRP: $294|Avg: $76
98%
#219
Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
97%
#220
Athlon PRO 300GE
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
97%
#221
Athlon Gold 3150G
MSRP: $100|Avg: $80
97%
#222
Core i7-9800X
MSRP: $589|Avg: $210
97%
#223
Ryzen 7 4700G
MSRP: $299|Avg: $235
96%
#224
Ryzen 9 5900
MSRP: $549|Avg: $395
96%
#225
Ryzen 5 7600X3D
MSRP: $299|Avg: $300
96%
#226
Ryzen 5 1600X
MSRP: $249|Avg: $144
59%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D leads in gaming performance due to its massive L3 cache structure. However, the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 2% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightRyzen AI 9 HX PRO 375Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($384)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Strix Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm)
✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen AI 9 HX PRO 375Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($384)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 Ryzen 7 7800X3D

AMD

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.

AMD

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

Processing Power

The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 2% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (base: 2 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 uses the Strix Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 33,619 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 2% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 22,246 vs 18,500 (18.4% advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,864 vs 2,700, a 5.9% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,012 vs 15,000 (0.1% advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375). L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

FeatureRyzen AI 9 HX PRO 375Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cores / Threads
12 / 24+50%
8 / 16
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz+2%
5 GHz
Base Clock
2 GHz
4.4 GHz+120%
L3 Cache
16 MB
96 MB (total)+500%
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
1 MB (per core)
Process
4 nm-20%
5 nm
Architecture
Strix Point (2024−2025)
Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark
33,619
34,293+2%
Cinebench R23 Multi
22,246+20%
18,500
Geekbench 6 Single
2,864+6%
2,700
Geekbench 6 Multi
15,012
15,000
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 (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 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP8,FP7 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D).

FeatureRyzen AI 9 HX PRO 375Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Socket
FP8
AM5
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR5x-8000
DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity
256 GB+100%
128 GB
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
28+75%
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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. 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 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Both include integrated graphics Radeon 890M (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375) and AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — 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, Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 rivals Core i9-14900HX; Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

FeatureRyzen AI 9 HX PRO 375Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon 890M
AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked
Yes
Yes
AVX-512
Yes
Yes
Virtualization
AMD-V, IOMMU
AMD-V
Target Use
Mobile Workstation / High-end Gaming
Gaming
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Value Analysis

The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D debuted at $449. At current prices ($0 vs $384), the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is $384 cheaper.

FeatureRyzen AI 9 HX PRO 375Ryzen 7 7800X3D
MSRP
$0-100%
$449
Avg Price (30d)
$0-100%
$384
Performance per Dollar
89.3
Release Date
2025
2023