AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 vs Intel Core 7 240H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data records a decisive sweep for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 across every measured workload. The database shows 15 wins for the AMD part and zero for the Intel Core 7 240H. The largest margin appears in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD chip scores 31,653 against 16,897 for Intel, a delta of 87.3%. That result reflects the AMD processor's advantage in SIMD-heavy and instruction-dense workloads, a category that often separates modern architectures.

The multicore gap is equally pronounced. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 records 21,761 points, while the Core 7 240H manages 15,764, a 38% lead. Cinebench R15 multicore shows a similar story: 3,409.5 versus 2,360, a 44.5% advantage. These numbers indicate that the AMD part sustains a substantial throughput lead when all cores are active, which aligns with its higher core and thread counts.

PassMark integer math shows a 52.9% delta, with the AMD chip scoring 122,933 against 80,396. Floating-point math follows at 30.5%, with scores of 76,892 and 58,905. Data compression is another strong differentiator: 445,719 versus 271,774, a 64% edge. Random string sorting, a memory-latency-sensitive task, yields 48,723 versus 28,866, a 68.8% delta. Data encryption shows 22,252 versus 15,155, a 46.8% margin.

Single-thread results are closer, but the AMD part still leads. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 2,018 versus 1,719, a 17.4% delta. Cinebench R15 single-core records 306.5 versus 249, a 23.1% margin. PassMark single-thread scores 3,973 against 3,782, a modest 5.1% lead. The physics workload is the tightest contest: 1,881 versus 1,723, a 9.2% difference. Even in the narrowest margins, the AMD processor holds the advantage.

Where Each One Wins

The data assigns every benchmark win to the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, so the use-case split is defined by the degree of dominance rather than by any Intel victories. The AMD part shows its largest leads in workloads that scale with cores, threads, and advanced instruction support. Extended instructions, integer math, data compression, and encryption all favor the AMD chip by margins between 46.8% and 87.3%. These are productivity and content-creation tasks where parallel execution and instruction throughput matter most.

The Intel Core 7 240H comes closest in single-threaded and physics-based tests. PassMark single-thread shows only a 5.1% gap, and the physics test narrows to 9.2%. For lightweight, latency-bound tasks, the Intel part remains competitive, though still behind. The data suggests that the Intel chip's strongest relative performance appears in workloads that do not fully engage all cores, such as basic office tasks or older applications that rely on single-core speed.

The AMD processor also demonstrates a clear advantage in multithreaded aggregate scores. PassMark multithread shows 35,148 versus 23,975, a 46.6% lead. The average benchmark score across all recorded tests reinforces this: 37,904 for AMD versus 31,483 for Intel. The percentile rankings place the AMD part at 86% of all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at 82%. Both are strong positions, but the AMD chip sits higher in the overall distribution.

Architecture Differences

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses AMD's Zen 5 architecture on the Strix Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The die size measures 233 mm². The Intel Core 7 240H uses Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-H codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel. The process node difference is significant: 4 nm versus 10 nm, which contributes to the AMD chip's efficiency and performance density.

The AMD processor is listed under the Ryzen AI 300 generation, specifically Zen 5 / Zen 5c. The Intel part belongs to the Core 7 generation, described as Raptor Lake Refresh. Both are mobile-market parts, but their design philosophies diverge. The AMD chip integrates 12 cores and 24 threads, using a hybrid arrangement of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel chip offers 10 cores and 16 threads. The cache structures differ as well: both have 80 KB of L1 per core, but the AMD chip provides 1 MB of L2 per core and 16 MB of L3, while the Intel part offers 2 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3.

Memory support differs. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel operation and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database does not record a bandwidth figure. PCIe connectivity also diverges: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD chip carries the Radeon 890M, while the Intel chip uses Iris Xe Graphics 64EU.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several recorded specifications. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 7 240H has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clock speeds are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.10 GHz for AMD and 5.20 GHz for Intel. The AMD part has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel part is rated at 45 watts. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1744.

The process nodes differ: 4 nm for AMD at TSMC versus 10 nm for Intel. The AMD die measures 233 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Intel part. L2 cache is 1 MB per core on AMD versus 2 MB per core on Intel. L3 cache is 16 MB on AMD versus 24 MB shared on Intel. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory; the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the AMD part at 89.6 GB/s. PCIe support shows Gen 4 with 16 lanes for AMD versus Gen 5 with 8 lanes for Intel. The integrated graphics units are the Radeon 890M for AMD and Iris Xe Graphics 64EU for Intel.

Release dates differ: the AMD chip launched on 2024-06-30, while the Intel chip launched on 2024-12-17. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $502, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part number is 100-000000994; the Intel part number is SRQ6TQ5ML.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark comparisons in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 wins all 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core 7 240H records zero wins.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest delta is in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD chip scores 31,653 versus 16,897 for Intel, a difference of 87.3%.

Q: How close are the single-threaded results?

A: The closest single-thread margin is in PassMark single-thread, where AMD scores 3,973 and Intel scores 3,782, a 5.1% delta. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a larger gap of 17.4%.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 7 240H has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: How do the process nodes compare?

A: The AMD chip is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel chip uses a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is rated at 28 watts, while the Intel Core 7 240H is rated at 45 watts.