AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 vs Intel Core 9 270H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear overall winner in this matchup, but the Intel Core 9 270H does take a few specific victories. Out of 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 claims 12 wins while the Intel chip secures 3. The average benchmark scores reflect this gap: the Intel processor averages 38335 points versus 37904 for the AMD part, placing both in the 86th percentile of all CPUs tracked in the database.

Starting with the AMD processor's strongest results, the biggest margin comes in PassMark extended instructions, where the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 31653 against the Intel's 20079, a 36.6% advantage. This is the largest delta in the entire comparison, and it signals substantial headroom for workloads that rely on advanced instruction sets. The second-largest win for AMD is in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where it posts 3409.5 points versus 2464 for the Intel part, a 27.7% lead. Data compression also favors AMD heavily: 445719 versus 333785, a 25.1% gap. Random string sorting follows a similar pattern, with AMD at 48723 and Intel at 36867, a 24.3% difference.

The multi-core dominance continues in several other tests. AMD's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21761 beats Intel's 18000 by 17.3%. PassMark multithread shows AMD at 35148 versus 28764, an 18.2% lead. Integer math lands at 122933 for AMD against 97654 for Intel, a 20.6% margin. Data encryption gives AMD a 13% edge, 22252 to 19369. Even floating-point math, typically a strong area for Intel architectures, goes to AMD by 8.1%, 76892 to 70640. Prime number finding is closer but still favors AMD, 126 to 112, an 11.1% difference.

The single-thread picture is more balanced. PassMark single-thread gives AMD a razor-thin win, 3973 to 3944, a 0.7% margin. In Cinebench R23 single-core, however, Intel edges ahead: 2040 to 2018, a 1.1% lead. The larger single-core win for Intel comes in Cinebench R15, where it scores 347 against AMD's 306.5, a 13.2% advantage. The third and final Intel win is PassMark physics, 1966 to 1881, a 4.5% margin.

It is notably the Intel part's average benchmark score of 38335 is actually slightly higher than AMD's 37904, despite losing the head-to-head comparison by a wide margin in win count. This apparent contradiction is explained by the fact that the Intel CPU has additional benchmarks recorded in the database that are not part of the head-to-head set, including Cinebench R20 multi-core and single-core, PassMark data encryption, and several others. The head-to-head set is the more direct comparison, and there AMD holds a decisive edge.

For context, the Intel Core 9 270H sits within 0.1% of the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H in average score, 0.2% above the Intel Core i5-13600HX, and 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen 7 250, according to the nearest rival data. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, meanwhile, is effectively tied with the Intel Core i9-14901E at 0% delta, 0.1% below the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, and 0.2% above the Intel Core 5 211E. Both chips occupy a similar tier in the overall performance distribution, but the head-to-head results show AMD pulling ahead in most compute-heavy tasks.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 wins every multi-core benchmark in the head-to-head set. It leads by 27.7% in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 17.3% in Cinebench R23 multi-core, and 18.2% in PassMark multithread.

Q: Does the Intel Core 9 270H win any benchmarks at all?

A: Yes, it wins 3 of the 15 head-to-head tests: Cinebench R15 single-core by 13.2%, Cinebench R23 single-core by 1.1%, and PassMark physics by 4.5%.

Q: How do the two compare in single-thread performance?

A: It depends on the test. Intel wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 13.2% and Cinebench R23 single-core by 1.1%, while AMD wins PassMark single-thread by a narrow 0.7%, 3973 to 3944.

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

A: The largest gap is in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 31653 versus 20079 for Intel, a 36.6% advantage.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 9 270H has a slightly higher average benchmark score of 38335 compared to 37904 for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, though both are in the 86th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: Are these two chips in the same performance tier overall?

A: Yes, both are in the 86th percentile versus all CPUs. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H at 0.1% delta, while AMD's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-14901E at 0% delta.

The Verdict

The data points to the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 as the stronger choice for users who prioritize multi-threaded throughput. It wins 12 of 15 head-to-head benchmarks, with particularly large margins in extended instructions, data compression, and Cinebench multi-core tests. The 36.6% lead in extended instructions and the 27.7% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core are substantial enough to matter in real-world rendering and compute-heavy applications.

The Intel Core 9 270H, however, has its own case. It wins the two Cinebench single-core tests, with a 13.2% margin in R15 and a smaller 1.1% margin in R23. It also wins PassMark physics by 4.5%. For users running older single-threaded applications or workloads that depend on physics simulation, the Intel part holds an advantage.

The overall average benchmark score slightly favors Intel, 38335 to 37904, but this is driven by benchmarks outside the head-to-head set and does not change the direct comparison results. Users should weigh the AMD chip's broad multi-core dominance against the Intel chip's single-core wins and physics performance. For most modern workloads, the data favors AMD.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The Intel Core 9 270H has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has 12 cores and 24 threads. This means AMD delivers more threads despite fewer physical cores, a result of its simultaneous multithreading design.

Clock speeds differ substantially. The Intel part has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.80 GHz. The AMD part starts lower at 2.00 GHz base and boosts to 5.10 GHz. Intel's higher boost clock aligns with its single-core benchmark wins.

Thermal design power also diverges: Intel is rated at 45W while AMD is rated at 28W. The socket types reflect their respective platforms: Intel uses BGA 1744 while AMD uses Socket FP8.

Memory support varies. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but AMD has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s while Intel has no listed memory bandwidth figure.

PCIe connectivity differs: Intel offers Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while AMD offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU while AMD uses Radeon 890M.

The AMD chip has a recorded die size of 233 mm², while Intel has no die size listed. The Intel processor has a launch MSRP of $697; AMD has no recorded launch MSRP. Both parts are currently active in production and have locked multipliers.

Architecture Differences

The fundamental architecture split is significant. The Intel Core 9 270H is built on Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-H variant, and belongs to the Core 9 generation (Raptor Lake Refresh). It is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Point codename, belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation (Zen 5 / Zen 5c), and is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC.

The process node gap, 10 nm versus 4 nm, is one of the largest architectural differences and likely contributes to the AMD chip's lower 28W TDP rating. The AMD die is also smaller at 233 mm², though Intel does not report a die size in the database.

Cache configurations differ across levels. Both chips have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but Intel has 2 MB of L2 cache per core while AMD has 1 MB. Intel's L3 cache is 24 MB shared, while AMD's is 16 MB. Neither chip supports 3D V-Cache.

Both processors have ECC memory disabled and are designed for the mobile market segment. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part was released on 2024-12-17, while the AMD part was released on 2024-06-30.

The thread count difference, 20 versus 24, is notable given that AMD has fewer cores. This indicates a different threading approach between the two architectures. Intel's Raptor Lake uses a hybrid core design, while AMD's Zen 5 / Zen 5c configuration in Strix Point uses its own core arrangement. The database records show AMD's architecture delivers superior multi-threaded results despite the lower core count.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is the clear choice for multi-threaded workloads. Data compression favors it by 25.1%, integer math by 20.6%, and multithread performance by 18.2%. Extended instructions show the largest gap at 36.6%, making the AMD chip particularly suited for workloads using advanced SIMD or specialized instruction paths. Rendering tasks, as measured by Cinebench R15 and R23 multi-core, favor AMD by 27.7% and 17.3% respectively. Encryption tasks also go to AMD by 13%, and random string sorting by 24.3%. Users who run video encoding, 3D rendering, scientific computation, or data processing should lean toward the AMD part.

The Intel Core 9 270H wins a narrower set of tests, but they are not trivial. Cinebench R15 single-core goes to Intel by 13.2%, a substantial margin for legacy single-threaded applications. Cinebench R23 single-core also favors Intel, though by just 1.1%. PassMark physics is the third Intel win at 4.5%. For applications that depend on single-core responsiveness or physics simulation, the Intel processor has the edge. The higher boost clock of 5.80 GHz versus 5.10 GHz aligns with these results.

PassMark single-thread is essentially a tie, with AMD winning by only 0.7%, 3973 to 3944. This suggests that for most modern single-threaded workloads, the two chips perform nearly identically, with Intel's advantage appearing mainly in the Cinebench single-core tests. The overall picture is one of AMD dominance in throughput-oriented tasks and Intel competitiveness in latency-sensitive or single-threaded tasks. The 45W TDP of the Intel part versus 28W for AMD also suggests the AMD chip delivers its multi-core advantage at a lower thermal envelope, which may matter for sustained laptop performance.