AMD Ryzen 9 270 vs AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 9 270 and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 are both mobile processors on AMD Socket FP8, but the recorded data separates them clearly. The Ryzen 9 270 has the higher average benchmark score, 40246 against 37904, and the higher percentile ranking, 87 against 86. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 wins twelve of the direct benchmark comparisons, while the Ryzen 9 270 wins three. The architecture records and specification fields explain the split.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The direct comparison set contains three wins for the Ryzen 9 270 and twelve for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. All three of the 270's wins come from Cinebench. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the 270 scores 3732 against 2018, a lead of 84.9%. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the 270 scores 26438 against 21761, a lead of 21.5%. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the 270 scores 376 against 306.5, a lead of 22.7%.

The HX 370 takes the remaining Cinebench entry: Cinebench R15 multicore, where it scores 3409.5 against 2664, a lead of 21.9%. That creates an interesting split: R15 multicore favors the HX 370, while R23 multicore favors the 270.

The HX 370 also wins every PassMark comparison in the direct set. Its largest margin is in PassMark find prime numbers, 126 against 88, a lead of 30.2%. PassMark physics goes to the HX 370 by 27.4%, 1881 against 1365. PassMark floating point math goes to the HX 370 by 21.8%, 76892 against 60122. PassMark data compression goes to the HX 370 by 21.2%, 445719 against 351398. PassMark integer math goes to the HX 370 by 20.1%, 122933 against 98266. PassMark multithread goes to the HX 370 by 17.2%, 35148 against 29089. PassMark extended instructions goes to the HX 370 by 15.6%, 31653 against 26729. PassMark random string sorting goes to the HX 370 by 12.1%, 48723 against 42819. PassMark data encryption goes to the HX 370 by 6.3%, 22252 against 20852. PassMark single-thread goes to the HX 370 by 4.8%, 3973 against 3784. The database lists the same PassMark single-thread score twice under two test names.

The margin profile matters. The 270's largest win, 84.9% in Cinebench R23 single-core, is bigger than any HX 370 win. The HX 370's wins are more numerous, but most sit between 4.8% and 30.2%. The 270's average benchmark score is higher despite losing the direct comparison count, which reflects the size of its Cinebench leads.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are built on TSMC's 4 nm process and use AMD Socket FP8. Both are active production mobile parts with locked multipliers, dual-channel memory, 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, and no ECC support. The differences start at the core level.

The Ryzen 9 270 is Zen 4 with the Hawk Point codename. Its generation label is Ryzen 9 (Zen 4, Hawk Point). It has 8 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 4.00 GHz, a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, and a 45 W TDP. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is Zen 5 with the Strix Point codename. Its generation label is Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c), so it mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It has 12 cores and 24 threads, a base clock of 2.00 GHz, a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, and a 28 W TDP. The 270 has higher clocks, while the HX 370 has more cores and a lower TDP.

The cache layouts differ in L1 size. The 270 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, while the HX 370 has 80 KB per core. Both have 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 16 MB of L3 cache. The 270 has 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The HX 370's die is larger at 233 mm², and its transistor count is not recorded in the database.

Memory support differs. The 270 records DDR5 support, while the HX 370 records DDR5 and LPDDR5X support. Both are dual-channel and both have 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth. The PCIe configuration also differs: the 270 has Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the HX 370 has Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The integrated graphics differ. The 270 uses the Radeon 780M, while the HX 370 uses the Radeon 890M. Release dates also differ: the 270 was released on 2025-01-05, while the HX 370 was released on 2024-06-30. The part numbers are 100-000001836 for the 270 and 100-000000994 for the HX 370.

The Verdict

The average benchmark data favors the Ryzen 9 270. It records an average score of 40246 and sits at the 87th percentile, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 records 37904 and sits at the 86th percentile. The nearest rival data reinforces the close positioning. The 270 sits within 0.4 percentage points of the Intel Core i9-13905H at 40313, the Intel Xeon 6369P at 40327, the Intel Core 5 221E at 40144, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 at 40081. The HX 370 sits within 0.3 percentage points of the Intel Core i9-14901E at 37911, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X at 37943, the Intel Core 5 211E at 37829, and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 at 37804.

The direct comparison count goes the other way. The HX 370 wins twelve of the direct entries, but the 270's Cinebench R23 single-core margin of 84.9% is the largest single delta in the set. That combination explains the overall average: the 270's wins are large enough to keep it ahead in aggregate, while the HX 370's wins are spread across many PassMark workloads.

For Cinebench R23 multicore and single-core work, the recorded data clearly favors the Ryzen 9 270. It also wins Cinebench R15 single-core. For PassMark-style workloads, including data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number searches, floating point math, integer math, physics, and multithread tests, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is the stronger part. The HX 370 also brings 12 cores and 24 threads at a 28 W TDP, while the 270 uses 8 cores and 16 threads at a 45 W TDP.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 9 270 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |

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

| Cores | 8 | 12 |

| Threads | 16 | 24 |

| Base clock | 4.00 GHz | 2.00 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.20 GHz | 5.10 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 28 W |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Zen 5 |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Strix Point |

| Generation | Ryzen 9 (Zen 4, Hawk Point) | Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 178 mm² | 233 mm² |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

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

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 780M | Radeon 890M |

| Release date | 2025-01-05 | 2024-06-30 |

| Part number | 100-000001836 | 100-000000994 |

Fields not listed above are identical: process node 4 nm, foundry TSMC, socket AMD Socket FP8, memory bus dual-channel, memory bandwidth 89.6 GB/s, ECC disabled, market segment mobile, production status active, multiplier locked, L2 cache 1 MB per core, and L3 cache 16 MB.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 270 has an average benchmark score of 40246 and sits at the 87th percentile. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has an average score of 37904 and sits at the 86th percentile.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 270 boosts to 5.20 GHz. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 boosts to 5.10 GHz.

Q: Which processor wins Cinebench R23 single-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 3732 versus 2018 for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, a lead of 84.9%.

Q: Which processor wins PassMark multithread?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 35148 versus 29089 for the AMD Ryzen 9 270, a lead of 17.2%.

Q: Do both processors use the same socket?

A: Yes, both use AMD Socket FP8.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 9 270 wins Cinebench R23 multicore, Cinebench R23 single-core, and Cinebench R15 single-core. It also holds the higher average benchmark score, 40246 against 37904, and the higher percentile, 87 against 86.

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 wins Cinebench R15 multicore, PassMark data compression, PassMark data encryption, PassMark extended instructions, PassMark find prime numbers, PassMark floating point math, PassMark integer math, PassMark multithread, PassMark physics, PassMark random string sorting, and PassMark single-thread.

The workload split is clear. The Ryzen 9 270 is the stronger Cinebench part, with a massive single-core margin and a multicore win in R23. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is the stronger PassMark part, with wins across math, compression, encryption, physics, and multithread workloads. The HX 370 also has more cores and a lower TDP, while the 270 has higher clocks and a higher average score.