AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT vs AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a decisive overall victory for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, which wins 13 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons. The Ryzen 5 5600XT manages only two wins, but one of those is a significant single-core result. The most striking margin comes in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 3409.5 against the 5600XT's 1887, a 44.7% advantage. This gap reflects the HX 370's 12 cores and 24 threads versus the 5600XT's 6 cores and 12 threads. The PassMark floating point math test shows a similar chasm: 76892 for the HX 370 versus 40537 for the 5600XT, a 47.3% lead. Random string sorting also favors the HX 370 by 45.2%, with scores of 48723 and 26693 respectively.

Extended instructions produce a 44.9% difference in favor of the HX 370, scoring 31653 against 17450. Data compression shows a 42.3% edge for the HX 370, with 445719 versus 257118. Integer math follows the same pattern: the HX 370 posts 122933 against 71063, a 42.2% margin. The multi-threaded PassMark score gives the HX 370 a 36.6% lead, 35148 to 22283. Physics simulation also goes to the HX 370 by 29.7%, with 1881 versus 1322. Data encryption shows a 28.3% advantage for the HX 370, scoring 22252 against 15944.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the HX 370 leads by 14%, with 21761 against 18724. Single-thread performance in PassMark gives the HX 370 a 12.7% edge, 3973 versus 3469. Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 13.2% lead for the HX 370, 306.5 versus 266. The 5600XT's wins are narrower. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the 5600XT scores 2643 against 2018, a 31% advantage. Find prime numbers also favors the 5600XT, with 143 versus 126, a 13.5% lead.

The average benchmark score places the HX 370 at 37904, compared to 28940 for the 5600XT. The HX 370 sits in the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the 5600XT sits in the 81st. The HX 370's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-14901E, which scores 37911 with a 0% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, which scores 37943 with a -0.1% delta. The 5600XT's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-13900H at 28886 with a 0.2% delta and the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H at 29093 with a -0.5% delta. This contextualization shows both processors are competitive within their respective performance tiers.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Q: How do the core counts differ between the two?

A: The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has 12 cores and 24 threads, whereas the Ryzen 5 5600XT has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor offers better single-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600XT wins in Cinebench R23 single-core, scoring 2643 against the HX 370's 2018, a 31% advantage.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 supports 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the Ryzen 5 5600XT supports 51.2 GB/s.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Ryzen 5 5600XT supports ECC memory, but the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 does not.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has an average benchmark score of 37904, compared to 28940 for the Ryzen 5 5600XT.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and target different market segments. The Ryzen 5 5600XT uses the Zen 3 architecture with the Vermeer codename, built on a 7 nm process node from TSMC. It has a die size of 74 mm² and contains 4,150 million transistors. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Point codename, built on a 4 nm process node from TSMC. Its die size is 233 mm², and the database does not list a transistor count for it.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The 5600XT has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The HX 370 has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The HX 370's larger per-core L1 and L2 caches align with its newer Zen 5 design, while the 5600XT's larger shared L3 pool reflects the desktop-oriented Zen 3 layout.

The HX 370 uses a hybrid architecture labeled "Zen 5 / Zen 5c" in its generation field, indicating a mix of full Zen 5 cores and denser Zen 5c cores. The 5600XT uses a homogeneous Zen 3 core design. The HX 370 includes integrated graphics in the form of a Radeon 890M, while the 5600XT has no integrated graphics. The HX 370 is a mobile part with an AMD Socket FP8, while the 5600XT is a desktop part with an AMD Socket AM4. The 5600XT has an unlocked multiplier, while the HX 370 does not.

Memory architecture also separates the two. The 5600XT supports DDR4 memory, while the HX 370 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, but the HX 370's memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s for the 5600XT. PCIe support differs as well: the 5600XT offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the HX 370 offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Specification Differences

The table below summarizes only the fields where the two processors differ, based on the recorded data:

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 12 |

| Threads | 12 | 24 |

| Base Clock | 3.70 GHz | 2.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.70 GHz | 5.10 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 28 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | AMD Socket FP8 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Zen 5 |

| Codename | Vermeer | Strix Point |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 4 nm |

| Die Size | 74 mm² | 233 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 32 MB (shared) | 16 MB |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | N/A | Radeon 890M |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2024-10-30 | 2024-06-30 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part Number | 100-000001585 | 100-000000994 |

The release dates also differ, with the HX 370 launching earlier on 2024-06-30 and the 5600XT later on 2024-10-30. The 5600XT has a higher base clock at 3.70 GHz versus 2.00 GHz, but the HX 370 has a higher boost clock at 5.10 GHz versus 4.70 GHz. The TDP difference is notable: the 5600XT draws 65 W while the HX 370 draws only 28 W, reflecting the mobile versus desktop design targets.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT demonstrates a clear advantage in specific single-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2643 versus 2018 for the HX 370 represents a 31% lead, the largest margin recorded for either processor in any test. This makes the 5600XT the stronger choice for applications that rely heavily on per-core performance, such as lightly threaded productivity tasks or older software that does not scale across many cores. The 5600XT also wins in prime number finding, scoring 143 against 126, a 13.5% advantage. This suggests efficiency in certain integer-heavy single-thread operations. The 5600XT's higher base clock of 3.70 GHz likely contributes to these results, as does its homogeneous Zen 3 design with consistent core behavior across all six cores.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 dominates in multi-threaded and memory-intensive workloads. Its 12 cores and 24 threads provide a massive scaling advantage, reflected in the 44.7% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core and the 14% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The HX 370 also wins all PassMark multi-thread tests, including multithread, physics, integer math, floating point math, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, and random string sorting. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth supports these results, particularly for data-heavy operations like compression and encryption. The HX 370's higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz also gives it an edge in PassMark single-thread tests, where it scores 3973 versus 3469, a 12.7% lead. The HX 370's integrated Radeon 890M graphics add functionality that the 5600XT lacks entirely.

The use-case split is clear from the data. The 5600XT suits desktop builds where single-core performance and a 65 W TDP are acceptable, particularly for users who need ECC memory support and an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. The HX 370 suits mobile platforms where a 28 W TDP and integrated graphics are essential, and where the large multi-core lead and wider memory bandwidth benefit parallel workloads. The HX 370's 86th percentile ranking versus the 5600XT's 81st percentile further indicates its overall stronger position in the database's performance distribution.