Xeon Platinum 8260M vs Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375
Xeon Platinum 8260M
Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8260M
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8260M | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($7,705) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-SP (2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Strix Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8260M | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($7,705) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Xeon Platinum 8260M and Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375
Xeon Platinum 8260M
The Xeon Platinum 8260M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2018 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake-SP (2018) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 33,970 points. Launch price was $7,705.
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.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8260M packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8260M has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8260M versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 — a 26.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8260M uses the Cascade Lake-SP (2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 uses Strix Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8260M scores 33,970 against the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375's 33,619 — a 1% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8260M. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 30,500 vs 22,246 (31.3% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8260M). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,200 vs 2,864, a 81.9% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 10,491 vs 15,012 (35.5% advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375). L3 cache: 35.75 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8260M vs 16 MB on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8260M | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+100% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 5.1 GHz+31% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+20% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 35.75 MB (total)+123% | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake-SP (2018) | Strix Point (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 33,970+1% | 33,619 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 30,500+37% | 22,246 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,200 | 2,864+139% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,491 | 15,012+43% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8260M uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Platinum 8260M versus LPDDR5x-8000 on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 — the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8260M supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 256 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Platinum 8260M) vs 2 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Platinum 8260M) vs 16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375) — the Xeon Platinum 8260M offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621,C622,C624,C627,C628 (Xeon Platinum 8260M) and FP8,FP7 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8260M | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | LPDDR5x-8000+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 GB+700% | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | 6+200% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+200% | 16 |
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: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Platinum 8260M) vs AMD-V, IOMMU (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375). The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 890M), while the Xeon Platinum 8260M requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8260M targets Server (Memory Optimized), Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 targets Mobile Workstation / High-end Gaming. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8260M rivals Xeon Platinum 8268; Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 rivals Core i9-14900HX.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8260M | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 890M |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V, IOMMU |
| Target Use | Server (Memory Optimized) | Mobile Workstation / High-end Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8260M launched at $7705 MSRP, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 debuted at $0.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8260M | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7705 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $0 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2025 |
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