AMD Ryzen 5 7400F vs AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which chip has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 boosts to 5.10 GHz, exceeding the 4.70 GHz boost of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F.

Q: What is the difference in process node technology?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is built on a 5 nm process, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses a 4 nm process, both from TSMC.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has no integrated graphics (N/A), while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 includes the Radeon 890M.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has an average benchmark score of 37904, compared to 32750 for the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F.

Q: How many benchmark wins does each chip secure in head-to-head testing?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F wins 4 benchmarks, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 wins 11 benchmarks in the direct comparison.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F belongs to the 7000 series and uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Raphael codename. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is part of the Ryzen AI 300 series, built on Zen 5 with the Strix Point codename, and it combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The 7400F uses a 5 nm process and has a die size of 71 mm² with 6,570 million transistors. The AI 9 HX 370 uses a 4 nm process and has a larger die size of 233 mm², with no transistor count recorded in the database.

Cache layouts differ significantly. The 7400F provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The AI 9 HX 370 has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and only 16 MB of L3 cache. This means the desktop chip has double the shared L3 capacity, while the mobile chip offers more L1 per core.

The 7400F supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The AI 9 HX 370 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, also dual-channel, with a slightly higher bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory is supported on the 7400F but not on the AI 9 HX 370. PCIe capability also differs: the 7400F offers Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the AI 9 HX 370 uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes.

The 7400F is a desktop part on AMD Socket AM5 with an unlocked multiplier, making it a candidate for overclocking. The AI 9 HX 370 is a mobile part on AMD Socket FP8 with a locked multiplier. The 7400F launched on 2025-01-08 with a launch MSRP of $229, while the AI 9 HX 370 launched earlier on 2024-06-30 with no launch MSRP recorded.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 dominates in multi-threaded and throughput-heavy workloads. It wins passmark data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread tests. Its 12-core, 24-thread configuration gives it a clear edge in parallel workloads. The passmark multithread score of 35148 versus 25645 shows the mobile chip leading by a substantial margin. The AI 9 HX 370 also wins Cinebench R15 multi-core with a score of 3409.5 against 2193.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F wins in specific single-core and latency-sensitive tests. It takes Cinebench R15 single-core, Cinebench R23 single-core, Cinebench R23 multi-core, and passmark find prime numbers. The R23 single-core win is decisive at 3072 versus 2018, a 52.2% advantage. The find prime numbers test also favors the 7400F, with 191 versus 126, a 51.6% lead.

The split reflects the hardware design. The 7400F has a higher base clock of 3.70 GHz versus 2.00 GHz, and it uses a unified Zen 4 core layout with more L3 cache. The AI 9 HX 370 compensates with more cores, a higher boost clock, and newer Zen 5 architecture. For workloads that scale with core count, the AI 9 HX 370 wins. For workloads that favor high frequency per core and larger L3, the 7400F wins.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 7400F | 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 | 28 |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | AMD Socket FP8 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Zen 5 |

| Codename | Raphael | Strix Point |

| Process Node | 5 nm | 4 nm |

| Die Size | 71 mm² | 233 mm² |

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

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

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

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | true | false |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

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

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Multiplier Unlocked | true | false |

| Release Date | 2025-01-08 | 2024-06-30 |

| Part Number | 100-000001845 | 100-000000994 |

The 7400F has a much higher base clock and a 65 TDP, while the AI 9 HX 370 operates at 28 TDP. The AI 9 HX 370 has a higher boost clock by 0.40 GHz. The desktop chip has double the L3 cache and supports ECC memory. The mobile chip supports LPDDR5X in addition to DDR5 and includes integrated graphics.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F comes in Cinebench R23 single-core. It scores 3072 against 2018, a 52.2% advantage. This is the biggest delta in the entire head-to-head set. The Cinebench R15 single-core test also goes to the 7400F, but by a narrow margin: 309 versus 306.5, a 0.8% lead. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the 7400F wins by an extremely thin margin, 21765 versus 21761, a 0% delta. The find prime numbers test gives the 7400F another strong single-core win, 191 versus 126, a 51.6% lead.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 answers with a series of large multi-thread wins. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows 3409.5 versus 2193, a 35.7% margin. Passmark data compression goes to the AI 9 HX 370 with 445719 versus 289999, a 34.9% lead. Floating point math shows 76892 versus 45799, a 40.4% advantage. Integer math follows with 122933 versus 74745, a 39.2% lead. Extended instructions score 31653 versus 21747, a 31.3% margin. Data encryption comes in at 22252 versus 16712, a 24.9% lead. Passmark multithread shows 35148 versus 25645, a 27% advantage. Random string sorting scores 48723 versus 35096, a 28% lead. Physics shows 1881 versus 1660, an 11.7% margin. The single-thread passmark tests also favor the AI 9 HX 370, with 3973 versus 3689, a 7.1% lead.

The pattern is clear. The AI 9 HX 370 wins every passmark test except find prime numbers, and it also takes Cinebench R15 multi-core. The 7400F wins both Cinebench R23 tests and the single-core R15 test. The AI 9 HX 370 also holds higher single-thread passmark scores, which indicates that its Zen 5 cores deliver better sustained single-thread throughput in that benchmark, even though the 7400F wins the Cinebench single-core tests.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows two processors with opposite strengths. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 wins 11 of 15 head-to-head benchmarks and holds an average benchmark score of 37904, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F wins 4 benchmarks and sits in the 83rd percentile with an average score of 32750.

The AI 9 HX 370 is the better choice for multi-threaded workloads. Its 12 cores, 24 threads, and 4 nm Zen 5 architecture deliver large margins in compression, encryption, math, and multithread tests. It also includes the Radeon 890M integrated graphics, which the 7400F lacks entirely. For a mobile platform, the 28 TDP and FP8 socket make it the only option of the two for laptops.

The 7400F is the better choice for specific single-core tasks and for users who need ECC memory support. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072 is 52.2% higher than the AI 9 HX 370. It also has double the L3 cache at 32 MB, a higher base clock at 3.70 GHz, and an unlocked multiplier for overclocking on the AM5 desktop platform. Its 65 TDP is higher, but it is a desktop part where power limits are less constrained.

The AI 9 HX 370 has a higher percentile ranking at 86 versus 83, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-14901E with a delta of 0% and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X with a delta of -0.1%. The 7400F sits near the Intel Core i5-14600T with a 0.1% delta and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H with a 0.2% delta. The overall average benchmark score difference is 5154 points in favor of the AI 9 HX 370.

Users on desktop platforms who prioritize single-core Cinebench performance, overclocking, and ECC support should select the 7400F. Users who need maximum core count, integrated graphics, and broad multi-thread performance should select the AI 9 HX 370. The benchmark data does not support a single winner across all categories; the choice depends on the workload and platform requirements.