Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 vs Xeon Gold 6326
Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375
Xeon Gold 6326
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6326
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 | Xeon Gold 6326 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Strix Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 | Xeon Gold 6326 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Xeon Gold 6326
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 6326
The Xeon Gold 6326 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 185 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 33,764 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6326 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 6326 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6326 — a 37.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 uses the Strix Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6326 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 33,619 against the Xeon Gold 6326's 33,764 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon Gold 6326. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 22,246 vs 24,500 (9.6% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6326). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,864 vs 1,631, a 54.9% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,012 vs 16,254 (7.9% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6326). L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6326.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 | Xeon Gold 6326 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 16 / 32+33% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+46% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.9 GHz+45% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 24 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-60% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Strix Point (2024−2025) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 33,619 | 33,764 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 22,246 | 24,500+10% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,864+76% | 1,631 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,012 | 16,254+8% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6326 uses LGA4189 (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 Xeon Gold 6326 — 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 6326 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 (Xeon Gold 6326). PCIe lanes: 16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375) vs 64 (Xeon Gold 6326) — the Xeon Gold 6326 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP8,FP7 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375) and C621A,Ice Lake-SP (Xeon Gold 6326).
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 | Xeon Gold 6326 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | LGA4189 |
| 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 | 64+300% |
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 6326). The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 890M), while the Xeon Gold 6326 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 targets Mobile Workstation / High-end Gaming, Xeon Gold 6326 targets High-core Server. Direct competitor: Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 rivals Core i9-14900HX; Xeon Gold 6326 rivals EPYC 7313.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 | Xeon Gold 6326 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | High-core Server |
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