Xeon Gold 6240R vs Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

Xeon Gold 6240R

24 Cores48 Thrd165 WWMax: 4 GHz2020

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

12 Cores24 Thrd28 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2025

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon Gold 6240R

24 / 48

33,353

+1.6%

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

12 / 24

32,841

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

Ryzen 9 9950X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

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 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 Per Dollar Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

106%

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

102%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

101%

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

100%

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

94%

#97

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

93%

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

89%

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	Xeon Gold 6240R	Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($2,444)	✅ More affordable ($500)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Strix Point-HX PRO (Zen 5/5c) (2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 ($500), 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 ($1,944 less, 80% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6240R	Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+381%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($2,444)	✅ More affordable ($500)

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.

Xeon Gold 6240R Benchmark Check

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6240R and Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

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.

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Point-HX PRO (Zen 5/5c) (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: 32,841 points. Launch price was $499.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6240R packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon Gold 6240R has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6240R versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 — a 24.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6240R uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 uses Strix Point-HX PRO (Zen 5/5c) (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6240R scores 33,353 against the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370's 32,841 — a 1.5% lead for the Xeon Gold 6240R. L3 cache: 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6240R vs 16 MB on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6240R	Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
Cores / Threads	24 / 48+100%	12 / 24
Boost Clock	4 GHz	5.1 GHz+27%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+20%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	35.75 MB+123%	16 MB
L2 Cache	24 MB+2300%	1 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	4 nm-71%
Architecture	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)	Strix Point-HX PRO (Zen 5/5c) (2025)
PassMark	33,353+2%	32,841
Cinebench R23 Multi	22,500	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,212	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	17,218	—

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 6240R uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Gold 6240R versus LPDDR5X-8000 on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 — the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 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 64 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Gold 6240R) vs 2 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 6240R) vs 20 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370) — the Xeon Gold 6240R offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6240R	Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
Socket	LGA3647	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2933	LPDDR5X-8000+25%
Max RAM Capacity	1024 GB+1500%	64 GB
RAM Channels	6+200%	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	48+140%	20

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Gold 6240R) vs AMD-V (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370). The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 890M), while the Xeon Gold 6240R requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon Gold 6240R targets Server / High-load computing, Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 targets Mobile Workstation / AI. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6240R rivals EPYC 7402.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6240R	Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon 890M
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	AMD-V
Target Use	Server / High-load computing	Mobile Workstation / AI