AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT vs AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 occupy different corners of the processor market, one designed for desktop systems and the other for mobile platforms. The recorded benchmark data shows a clear split in performance characteristics, with the mobile Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 dominating multi-threaded workloads while the desktop Ryzen 5 5600XT holds a specific advantage in one important single-thread test. The database places the Ryzen 5 5600XT in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 ranks higher at the 89th percentile. The average benchmark score for the desktop part is 28,940, while the mobile part achieves a significantly higher average of 46,030. This gap in overall averages sets the stage for a detailed comparison of the two processors across the recorded tests.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 wins 13 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons in the database, and the magnitude of those wins is substantial in several cases. The largest victory comes in the Cinebench R15 multi-core test, where the mobile chip scores 3,334 against the desktop chip's 1,887, a difference of 43.4 percent. This pattern repeats in the PassMark floating point math test, where the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 75,153 versus 40,537 for the Ryzen 5 5600XT, a 46.1 percent advantage. The integer math test shows a 41.6 percent lead for the mobile processor, with scores of 121,754 and 71,063 respectively. These results indicate that the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 delivers roughly double the raw compute throughput in certain mathematical operations, a significant margin that reflects its 12 cores and 24 threads against the 6 cores and 12 threads of the desktop chip.

The Cinebench R23 multi-core test narrows the gap somewhat, with the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scoring 21,812 against 18,724 for the Ryzen 5 5600XT, a 14.2 percent advantage. The PassMark multi-thread test shows a 32.3 percent lead for the mobile processor, with scores of 32,916 and 22,283. Data compression workloads also favor the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, which scores 404,918 against 257,118, a 36.5 percent edge. Extended instruction workloads show a 40.4 percent advantage for the mobile chip, with scores of 29,269 and 17,450. Random string sorting follows the same trend, with the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scoring 44,552 against 26,693, a 40.1 percent difference. Data encryption shows a smaller but still notable 23.4 percent lead, with scores of 20,802 and 15,944. The physics test also favors the mobile processor, which scores 1,819 against 1,322, a 27.3 percent advantage.

The Ryzen 5 5600XT wins two tests in the head-to-head comparison. The most significant is the Cinebench R23 single-core test, where the desktop chip scores 2,643 against 1,988 for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, a 32.9 percent advantage. This is a substantial lead in a workload that typically reflects per-core performance and responsiveness in lightly threaded applications. The second win for the desktop chip comes in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where it scores 143 against 122, a 17.2 percent advantage. While this test carries less weight than the Cinebench result, it does indicate that the Zen 3 architecture in the Ryzen 5 5600XT handles this particular workload more efficiently than the Zen 5 architecture in the mobile part.

The single-thread tests outside of Cinebench show a different result. In the PassMark single-thread test, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 3,867 against 3,469 for the Ryzen 5 5600XT, a 10.3 percent advantage. The Cinebench R15 single-core test also favors the mobile chip, which scores 301 against 266, an 11.6 percent lead. This creates an interesting split: the Ryzen 5 5600XT wins the newer Cinebench R23 single-core test by a wide margin, but loses the older Cinebench R15 and PassMark single-thread tests. The recorded data shows that the mobile processor maintains consistent single-thread performance across multiple tests, while the desktop chip shows a more variable pattern depending on the specific benchmark.

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a clear picture for different use cases. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is the stronger processor for multi-threaded workloads across the board. Its 43.4 percent lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 46.1 percent lead in floating point math indicate that it handles parallel processing tasks with significantly more headroom. The 14.2 percent advantage in Cinebench R23 multi-core is smaller but still consistent, suggesting that the mobile chip sustains its multi-core advantage even in longer, more demanding workloads. For users running video encoding, 3D rendering, data analysis, or other heavily threaded applications, the recorded data points clearly to the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 as the better performer.

The Ryzen 5 5600XT wins the Cinebench R23 single-core test by 32.9 percent, which is a strong result for applications that depend on single-thread performance. However, this advantage does not carry over to other single-thread tests, where the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 leads by 10.3 percent in PassMark single-thread and 11.6 percent in Cinebench R15 single-core. The desktop chip also wins the find prime numbers test by 17.2 percent. The mixed results in single-thread workloads make it difficult to declare a definitive winner for that category. The Cinebench R23 single-core result is notable for its size, but the other tests suggest that the mobile processor is generally competitive or faster in single-thread performance.

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 also carries advantages beyond raw benchmark scores. It includes integrated graphics in the form of the Radeon 890M, while the Ryzen 5 5600XT has no integrated graphics. The mobile chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, compared to DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s for the desktop chip. These differences matter for system design and overall capability, even if they do not appear directly in the CPU benchmark scores. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 operates at a TDP of 28 watts, while the Ryzen 5 5600XT uses 65 watts, which means the mobile chip achieves higher multi-core scores while drawing less power. This efficiency advantage is significant for mobile systems where thermal and power constraints are critical.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use different architectures and manufacturing processes. The Ryzen 5 5600XT is based on Zen 3 architecture with the codename Vermeer, manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses Zen 5 architecture with the codename Strix Point, manufactured on a 4 nm process, also by TSMC. The generation labels reflect this difference: the Ryzen 5 5600XT belongs to the Ryzen 5 generation under the Zen 3 (Vermeer) classification, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation under the Zen 5 / Zen 5c classification.

The transistor counts differ significantly. The Ryzen 5 5600XT contains 4,150 million transistors on a die size of 74 mm². The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has a die size of 233 mm², though the transistor count is not recorded in the database. The larger die size for the mobile chip reflects its 12 cores and integrated graphics, while the smaller desktop die is dedicated entirely to CPU cores.

Cache configurations also differ between the two processors. The Ryzen 5 5600XT uses 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The desktop chip has more L3 cache overall at 32 MB versus 16 MB, while the mobile chip has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches. Neither processor includes 3D V-Cache.

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 includes integrated graphics with the Radeon 890M, a feature absent from the Ryzen 5 5600XT. This makes the mobile chip a complete system-on-chip solution, while the desktop chip requires a discrete graphics card. The mobile chip also supports ECC memory, while the desktop chip does not. The Ryzen 5 5600XT has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has a locked multiplier. The production status for both processors is listed as active.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts show the most obvious difference. The Ryzen 5 5600XT has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 12 cores and 24 threads. Clock speeds differ in both directions. The desktop chip has a base clock of 3.70 GHz, which is higher than the 2.00 GHz base clock of the mobile chip. The boost clock reverses this relationship, with the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 reaching 5.10 GHz against 4.70 GHz for the Ryzen 5 5600XT.

The TDP values show a significant difference. The Ryzen 5 5600XT draws 65 watts, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 draws 28 watts. The mobile chip achieves its higher multi-core scores with less than half the power envelope of the desktop chip. The socket types differ as well: the Ryzen 5 5600XT uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses AMD Socket FP8.

Memory support separates the two processors. The Ryzen 5 5600XT supports DDR4 memory over a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The memory bandwidth advantage for the mobile chip is substantial at 75 percent higher than the desktop chip.

PCIe configurations also differ. The Ryzen 5 5600XT provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The release dates show the mobile chip launched several months before the desktop chip, with the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 released in June 2024 and the Ryzen 5 5600XT released in October 2024. The market segment for each processor is clear: the Ryzen 5 5600XT targets desktop systems, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 targets mobile platforms.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core performance?

A: The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 21,812 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 14.2 percent higher than the Ryzen 5 5600XT score of 18,724.

Q: Which processor wins the Cinebench R23 single-core test?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600XT wins the Cinebench R23 single-core test with a score of 2,643, which is 32.9 percent higher than the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 score of 1,988.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600XT supports DDR4 memory, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 includes integrated graphics with the Radeon 890M, while the Ryzen 5 5600XT has no integrated graphics.

Q: What are the power consumption figures for each processor?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600XT has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has a TDP of 28 watts.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 wins in every category that benefits from multiple cores and high thread counts. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows a 43.4 percent advantage, and the Cinebench R23 multi-core test shows a 14.2 percent advantage. The PassMark suite shows consistent wins for the mobile chip across data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, floating point math, integer math, multi-thread, physics, and random string sorting. The margin exceeds 30 percent in data compression, extended instructions, floating point math, integer math, and random string sorting. The mobile chip also wins the PassMark single-thread test by 10.3 percent and the Cinebench R15 single-core test by 11.6 percent. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is the clear choice for workloads such as video rendering, code compilation, scientific computation, and any task that can use 24 threads effectively.

The Ryzen 5 5600XT wins the Cinebench R23 single-core test by 32.9 percent and the find prime numbers test by 17.2 percent. The Cinebench R23 single-core result is the standout metric for this processor, as it indicates strong per-core performance in this specific workload. The desktop chip also offers 32 MB of L3 cache compared to 16 MB for the mobile chip, which can benefit certain cache-sensitive applications. The unlocked multiplier allows overclocking, which is not available on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375. The Ryzen 5 5600XT is positioned for desktop builds where the user provides their own graphics card, given the absence of integrated graphics. The recorded data shows the Ryzen 5 5600XT as the better option for the Cinebench R23 single-core workload and for systems that require an unlocked multiplier, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 dominates in the remaining 13 recorded comparisons.