AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 vs Intel Core 5 210H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 wins all 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the Intel Core 5 210H. The margins are substantial across every category, from single-threaded tasks to heavily parallel workloads.

The most extreme gap appears in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD part scores 31,653 versus Intel's 13,370, a 136.7% advantage. PassMark prime number finding shows a similar chasm: 126 versus 53, a 137.7% delta. These two results point to a fundamental throughput difference in instruction-heavy, integer-heavy workloads.

Data compression tells a stark story as well. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 posts 445,719 in PassMark data compression against Intel's 217,805, a 104.6% lead, which means the AMD processor completes the same compression task in roughly half the time. Random string sorting follows the same pattern: 48,723 versus 23,451, a 107.8% delta.

Integer math is nearly double: 122,933 versus 61,503, a 99.9% advantage. Floating-point math shows a 70.7% lead (76,892 versus 45,057). Data encryption results in an 82.6% edge (22,252 versus 12,187). PassMark multithread delivers a 92.6% delta, with scores of 35,148 and 18,252, respectively. Physics simulation records 1,881 versus 1,040, an 80.9% gain.

Cinebench results confirm the trend. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD chip scores 21,761 versus Intel's 11,830, a 83.9% advantage. Cinebench R15 multi-core is even more lopsided: 3,409.5 versus 1,757, a 94.1% delta. Single-core results are closer but still clearly favor AMD. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 2,018 versus 1,771, a 13.9% edge, while Cinebench R15 single-core is 306.5 versus 247, a 24.1% lead. PassMark single-thread shows 3,973 versus 3,539, a 12.3% delta.

The average benchmark score in the database places the AMD part at 37,904, versus 24,872 for the Intel part. That difference of roughly 52% aligns with the head-to-head margins. The percentile data reinforces the hierarchy: the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, while the Core 5 210H sits at the 77th percentile.

Nearest-rival data provides additional context. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370's average score of 37,904 is essentially tied with the Intel Core i9-14901E at 37,911 (0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X at 37,943 (-0.1%). The Intel Core 5 211E trails by only 0.2% at 37,829. The Core 5 210H, by contrast, sits at 24,872, with the Intel Core i7-13620H at 24,911 (-0.2%) and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX at 24,822 (0.2%). In other words, the Core 5 210H is competitive with older mid-range silicon, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 competes with recent high-end desktop-class parts.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded benchmark wins, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 wins in every measured category. There is no benchmark in the head-to-head set where Intel takes the lead. The closest margin is PassMark single-thread at 12.3%, which still represents a meaningful performance gap for single-core responsiveness.

The AMD processor demonstrates its largest advantages in workloads that scale with core counts and instruction throughput. Extended instructions, prime number finding, data compression, and integer math all show deltas above 99%. These are compute-bound tasks that benefit from the 12-core, 24-thread configuration. The Intel part's 8 cores and 12 threads cannot match that parallel throughput.

In lightly threaded tasks, the AMD part still holds a comfortable edge. Cinebench R23 single-core at 13.9% and PassMark single-thread at 12.3% indicate that the Zen 5 architecture's per-core performance is superior to Raptor Lake's. For applications that rely on one or two threads, such as typical office work or web browsing, the AMD chip will feel faster, but the difference is less dramatic than in multi-threaded scenarios.

The Intel Core 5 210H does not win any benchmark category in the database. Its results are consistently lower across the board. The only area where the comparison could favor Intel is power consumption, but the database does not include efficiency measurements in the head-to-head results. The Intel part carries a higher TDP of 45 watts versus 28 watts, which suggests it draws more power to achieve lower scores.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different architectures. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses the Zen 5 architecture (codenamed Strix Point) on a 4 nm TSMC process. The Intel Core 5 210H uses Raptor Lake (codenamed Raptor Lake-H) on a 10 nm Intel process. The process node difference alone explains a significant portion of the performance and efficiency gap.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD chip has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel chip has 8 cores and 12 threads. This 50% core advantage and 100% thread advantage directly translates to the multi-threaded benchmark results. The AMD part also uses a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c configuration within the Ryzen AI 300 generation, which allows it to balance high-performance and high-efficiency cores.

Cache layouts differ as well. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Intel part has 2 MB per core. The AMD L3 cache is 16 MB, while the Intel L3 is 12 MB shared. The larger L3 on the AMD side helps with data reuse across cores.

Memory support shows another split. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory, but the database does not list a memory bandwidth figure. The Intel part also uses a different socket: Intel BGA 1744 versus AMD Socket FP8.

PCIe capabilities differ in generation and lane count. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes. The Gen 5 standard offers higher per-lane bandwidth, but the AMD part provides double the lane count for CPU-attached devices.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 includes Radeon 890M graphics, while the Intel Core 5 210H includes Iris Xe Graphics with 48 execution units. The database does not include GPU benchmark results, so a direct comparison of graphics performance is not available from the recorded data.

Release dates are separated by roughly six months. The AMD part launched on 2024-06-30, while the Intel part launched on 2024-12-17. The AMD part has a launch MSRP of $342 for the Intel part, but no MSRP is recorded for the AMD processor.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher multi-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 21,761, which is 83.9% higher than the Intel Core 5 210H's 11,830.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: The AMD processor leads by 12.3% in PassMark single-thread (3,973 versus 3,539) and by 13.9% in Cinebench R23 single-core (2,018 versus 1,771).

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 5 210H has 8 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP rating?

A: The Intel Core 5 210H has a TDP of 45 watts, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has a TDP of 28 watts.

Q: What are the process nodes for these chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core 5 210H uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has an average benchmark score of 37,904, placing it at the 86th percentile. The Intel Core 5 210H has an average score of 24,872, placing it at the 77th percentile.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core 5 210H |

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

| Cores | 12 | 8 |

| Threads | 24 | 12 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.20 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Strix Point | Raptor Lake-H |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 233 mm² | Not recorded |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 16 MB | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 8 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 890M | Iris Xe Graphics 48EU |

| Release date | 2024-06-30 | 2024-12-17 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $342 |

| Part number | 100-000000994 | SRQ6RQ5MN |