Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
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Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($384) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Strix Halo (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+45%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($384) |
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 Max PRO 380 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Halo (2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP11. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,613 points. Launch price was $299.
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 Max PRO 380 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 3.6 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses the Strix Halo (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 scores 24,613 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 32.9% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.
| Feature | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 5 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.4 GHz+22% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 96 MB (total)+500% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-20% | 5 nm |
| Architecture | Strix Halo (2025) | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 24,613 | 34,293+39% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 18,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,700 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 15,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses the FP11 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP11 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 28 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen AI Max PRO 380) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.
| Feature | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 launched at $400 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D debuted at $449. At current prices ($400 vs $384), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is $16 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 delivers 61.5 pts/$ vs 89.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — making the Ryzen 7 7800X3D the 36.8% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $400-11% | $449 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | $384-4% |
| Performance per Dollar | 61.5 | 89.3+45% |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2023 |
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