Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 vs Xeon Gold 6240R

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375

12 Cores24 Thrd28 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2025

Xeon Gold 6240R

24 Cores48 Thrd165 WWMax: 4 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375

12 / 24

33,619

+0.8%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

Ryzen 9 9950X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Xeon Gold 6240R

24 / 48

33,353

0.0%

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 Xeon Gold 6240R

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

530%

Core i9-9990XE

MSRP: $2000|Avg: N/A

Xeon W-11855M

MSRP: $450|Avg: $200

10%

MSRP: $623|Avg: $450

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

100%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

89%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

69%

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

68%

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

62%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($2,444) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Gold 6240R is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375	Xeon Gold 6240R
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($2,444)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Strix Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm)	✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($2,444 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375	Xeon Gold 6240R
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($2,444)

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.

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6240R Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 and Xeon Gold 6240R

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.

Xeon Gold 6240R

The Xeon Gold 6240R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 33,353 points. Launch price was $2,200.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6240R offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Gold 6240R has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6240R — a 24.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 uses the Strix Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6240R uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 33,619 against the Xeon Gold 6240R's 33,353 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 22,246 vs 22,500 (1.1% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6240R). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,864 vs 1,212, a 81.1% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,012 vs 17,218 (13.7% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6240R). L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 vs 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6240R.

Feature	Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375	Xeon Gold 6240R
Cores / Threads	12 / 24	24 / 48+100%
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+27%	4 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.4 GHz+20%
L3 Cache	16 MB	35.75 MB+123%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	24 MB+2300%
Process	4 nm-71%	14 nm
Architecture	Strix Point (2024−2025)	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark	33,619	33,353
Cinebench R23 Multi	22,246	22,500+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	2,864+136%	1,212
Geekbench 6 Multi	15,012	17,218+15%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6240R uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR5x-8000 on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 versus DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Gold 6240R — the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6240R supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 256 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375) vs 6 (Xeon Gold 6240R). PCIe lanes: 16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 6240R) — the Xeon Gold 6240R offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP8,FP7 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375) and C621,Lewisburg (Xeon Gold 6240R).

Feature	Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375	Xeon Gold 6240R
Socket	FP8	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5x-8000+25%	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	256 GB	1024 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	6+200%
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	48+200%

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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 VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Gold 6240R). The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 890M), while the Xeon Gold 6240R requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 targets Mobile Workstation / High-end Gaming, Xeon Gold 6240R targets Server / High-load computing. Direct competitor: Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 rivals Core i9-14900HX; Xeon Gold 6240R rivals EPYC 7402.

Feature	Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375	Xeon Gold 6240R
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Radeon 890M	—
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, IOMMU	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Mobile Workstation / High-end Gaming	Server / High-load computing