AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265 Comparison

The recorded data presents a clear and decisive matchup. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 wins every single benchmark in the head-to-head comparison, delivering superior performance across all measured workloads. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 does not record a single win in any of the 15 shared tests. While the AMD part is a mobile processor with a different market focus, the benchmark results show an unambiguous performance advantage for the Intel desktop chip.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 secures a complete sweep of the benchmark suite, taking all 15 head-to-head tests. This is not a matter of one or two isolated victories; the Intel processor demonstrates dominance in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. The largest margins appear in compute-heavy tasks, but the Intel part also leads in memory-sensitive operations like data compression and encryption.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, by contrast, records zero wins in the shared test set. Its closest margin comes in PassMark integer math, where it trails by only 8.8%. That single result highlights the only area where the two processors approach parity. Everywhere else, the Intel part leads by double-digit percentages, with several gaps exceeding 50%.

For users focused purely on raw benchmark output, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is the only choice among these two based on the data. The AMD processor does not win any measured category, so there is no workload in this suite where it emerges ahead. The Intel part wins across rendering, physics simulation, encryption, sorting, and mathematical operations without exception.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is the superior processor in every benchmark recorded. It outperforms the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 in all 15 head-to-head tests, with an average benchmark score of 64,640 compared to the AMD part's 37,904. The Intel chip also sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD part sits in the 86th percentile.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 delivers its strongest results in multi-threaded rendering workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 42,216 against the AMD part's 21,761, a 48.5% lead. The single-core gap is even more pronounced, with the Intel chip scoring 5,960 to the AMD chip's 2,018 in Cinebench R23 single-core, a 66.1% advantage. These are not marginal differences; they represent a fundamentally higher performance tier.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is a desktop processor with a 65 W TDP. The power envelope explains part of the performance gap, but the benchmark results stand as recorded. For any user choosing strictly on measured performance, the Intel part wins every category. The AMD part does not offer a single benchmark victory to justify selection based on the data.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive Intel victory appears in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Core Ultra 7 265 scores 5,960 against the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370's 2,018. That 66.1% delta is the largest in the entire comparison. The same pattern holds in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the Intel part scores 600 against 306.5, a 48.9% lead. These results indicate a substantial per-core performance advantage for the Intel architecture.

Multi-threaded rendering shows a similar story. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel chip scores 42,216 against 21,761, a 48.5% lead. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows the Intel part at 4,255 against 3,409.5, a 19.9% advantage. The gap narrows in the older R15 test but remains firmly in Intel's favor.

PassMark tests reveal the widest margins in floating-point math, where Intel scores 172,776 against AMD's 76,892, a 55.5% lead. Prime number finding shows a 69.9% advantage for Intel, with scores of 418 against 126. Data encryption also heavily favors Intel, at 40,456 against 22,252, a 45% lead. These results suggest the Intel processor has a significant advantage in mathematical and cryptographic workloads.

The smallest gap appears in PassMark integer math, where Intel scores 134,773 against AMD's 122,933, an 8.8% lead. This is the only test where the two processors approach each other, though Intel still comes out ahead. PassMark single-thread shows a 15.3% Intel lead, with scores of 4,689 against 3,973. Data compression shows a 14.8% Intel lead, at 522,983 against 445,719.

The Intel processor also leads in memory-heavy operations. Random string sorting shows Intel at 63,833 against AMD's 48,723, a 23.7% lead. Extended instructions show the same 23.7% delta, with Intel at 41,478 against 31,653. Physics simulation shows Intel at 2,923 against 1,881, a 35.6% lead. The overall PassMark multi-thread score has Intel at 49,682 against 35,148, a 29.3% advantage.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 has an average benchmark score of 64,640, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has an average score of 37,904.

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

A: The largest gap is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 leads by 69.9%, scoring 418 against the AMD part's 126.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark in the head-to-head comparison?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 records zero wins, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 wins all 15 shared tests.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 scores 42,216, which is 48.5% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370's score of 21,761.

Q: What is the closest benchmark result between the two?

A: PassMark integer math shows the smallest gap, with the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 leading by 8.8%, scoring 134,773 against the AMD part's 122,933.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 sits in the 93rd percentile, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 sits in the 86th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different architectures. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is built on Zen 5 with the Strix Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation. It uses a hybrid of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 uses the Arrow Lake architecture, part of the Core Ultra Series 2 generation. It is fabricated on a 3 nm process, also at TSMC.

The core configurations differ significantly. The AMD processor has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel processor has 20 cores and 20 threads. The AMD part uses simultaneous multithreading to reach 24 threads from 12 cores, while the Intel part has more physical cores but no thread doubling. The Intel processor also has a higher base clock at 2.40 GHz against 2.00 GHz, and a higher boost clock at 5.30 GHz against 5.10 GHz.

Cache structures are also distinct. The AMD part uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part uses 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor has both larger per-core caches and a larger shared L3 pool. The Intel die size is 243 mm² with 17,800 million transistors, while the AMD die is 233 mm² with transistor counts not recorded in the database.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports only DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the Intel part has higher memory bandwidth at 102.4 GB/s against the AMD part's 89.6 GB/s. PCIe support also differs: the AMD processor uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while the Intel processor uses Gen 5 with 20 lanes.

Integrated graphics are present on both but differ. The AMD part uses Radeon 890M graphics, while the Intel part uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 32 execution units. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 has a higher core count at 20 cores versus the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370's 12 cores. The AMD part has more threads at 24 versus the Intel part's 20, due to simultaneous multithreading. Base clocks differ, with Intel at 2.40 GHz and AMD at 2.00 GHz. Boost clocks also favor Intel, at 5.30 GHz against 5.10 GHz.

Thermal design power differs substantially. The Intel processor has a 65 W TDP, while the AMD processor has a 28 W TDP. This reflects their different market segments: the Intel part is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1851, while the AMD part is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8.

L3 cache differs significantly, with the Intel part offering 30 MB shared versus the AMD part's 16 MB. L2 cache also differs, with Intel at 3 MB per core and AMD at 1 MB per core. L1 cache differs as well, with Intel at 192 KB per core and AMD at 80 KB per core.

Memory bandwidth shows an Intel advantage at 102.4 GB/s against 89.6 GB/s. PCIe generation and lane count also differ, with Intel using Gen 5 with 20 lanes and AMD using Gen 4 with 16 lanes. The Intel processor has a launch MSRP of $394, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part. Release dates differ, with the AMD part released on 2024-06-30 and the Intel part on 2025-01-06.