AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 vs Intel Processor 300T Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare between the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and the Intel Processor 300T?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 contains 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Processor 300T contains 2 cores and 4 threads. This represents a 6x difference in core count and a 6x difference in thread count.

Q: What are the base clock speeds of both processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz, while the Intel Processor 300T has a base clock of 3.40 GHz. The Intel part has a higher base clock, but the AMD part has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Processor 300T has no listed boost clock.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The Intel Processor 300T has a TDP of 35 watts, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370's TDP of 28 watts.

Q: What are the process nodes for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Processor 300T is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel Processor 300T supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: What integrated graphics do the two processors use?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses a Radeon 890M, while the Intel Processor 300T uses UHD Graphics 710.

The Verdict

The benchmark data in the database shows a decisive performance gap between these two processors, driven almost entirely by the AMD part's much larger core configuration. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 holds an average benchmark score of 37904, placing it at the 86th percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Processor 300T, which has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, sits at the 50th percentile. The AMD chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-14901E at 37911 (a delta of 0%), the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X at 37943 (a delta of -0.1%), and the Intel Core 5 211E at 37829 (a delta of 0.2%). This places the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 in a performance class comparable to high-end desktop parts, despite being a mobile processor.

For workloads that scale with thread count, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is the clear choice. Its 24 threads allow it to handle multi-threaded tasks like 3D rendering, video encoding, and scientific computing with far more parallelism than the Intel Processor 300T's 4 threads. The data shows the AMD chip scoring 21761 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3409.5 in Cinebench R15 multi-core. The Intel Processor 300T has no recorded scores, but its 2-core, 4-thread configuration would be expected to produce substantially lower results in these heavily parallel workloads.

For single-threaded performance, the comparison remains lopsided but for a different reason. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370's boost clock of 5.10 GHz and Zen 5 architecture deliver a single-core score of 2018 in Cinebench R23 and 2407 in Geekbench single-core. The Intel Processor 300T has a higher base clock of 3.40 GHz, but with no boost clock listed and an older Raptor Lake architecture, the recorded data indicates the AMD chip wins this category as well.

The Intel Processor 300T does have a lower launch MSRP of $82, which can be stated once as a point of reference, but the performance data does not support choosing it for any compute-intensive task. Its 50th percentile standing places it in the middle of the CPU performance distribution, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 sits near the top at the 86th percentile. The Intel part might be suitable for basic desktop tasks, but the AMD processor is the only one backed by high-level benchmark results in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between these two processors. However, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has an extensive set of recorded benchmarks, while the Intel Processor 300T has none. This absence of data for the Intel part is itself informative, as it indicates the AMD chip has been subject to far more extensive testing.

Looking at the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370's recorded scores, the multi-threaded results are particularly strong. The chip scores 21761 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 3409.5 in Cinebench R15 multi-core, and 15242 in Geekbench multi-core. In PassMark tests, it records 35148 in multithread, 122933 in integer math, and 76892 in floating point math. These figures place it well above the 50th percentile mark where the Intel Processor 300T sits.

The single-threaded results for the AMD chip are also competitive. It scores 2018 in Cinebench R23 single-core, 306.5 in Cinebench R15 single-core, 2407 in Geekbench single-core, and 3973 in PassMark single-thread. The boost clock of 5.10 GHz clearly contributes to these figures. The Intel Processor 300T, with its 3.40 GHz base clock and no boost clock listed, would struggle to match these numbers based on the architectural differences recorded in the database.

The 3DMark results for the AMD chip show strong scaling from 2 threads to maximum threads. The scores progress from 2179 in 3dmark_2_threads to 3970 in 3dmark_4_threads, 6992 in 3dmark_8_threads, 9365 in 3dmark_16_threads, and 9725 in 3dmark_max_threads. This scaling pattern indicates the chip efficiently utilizes its 24 threads. The single-thread 3DMark score is 1153.

PassMark specialty tests for the AMD chip include data compression at 445719, data encryption at 22252, extended instructions at 31653, find prime numbers at 126, physics at 1881, and random string sorting at 48723. These results cover a broad range of workloads and demonstrate the chip's versatility. Since the Intel Processor 300T has no recorded scores in any of these tests, the database cannot provide a direct comparison, but the performance gap implied by the percentile difference (86th vs 50th) is substantial.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Processor 300T uses 2 cores and 4 threads. The base clocks differ at 2.00 GHz for the AMD chip and 3.40 GHz for the Intel chip. The AMD part lists a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the Intel part lists no boost clock.

The TDP differs as well: the AMD chip has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel chip has a TDP of 35 watts. The sockets are completely different: the AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The market segments also differ, with the AMD chip classified as Mobile and the Intel chip classified as Desktop.

The cache hierarchies are different. The AMD chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip has a larger total L3 cache at 16 MB versus 6 MB.

Memory support differs: the AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 with no listed memory bandwidth. Both use dual-channel memory buses. Neither chip supports ECC memory.

The PCIe configurations differ: the AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ as noted: Radeon 890M versus UHD Graphics 710. The release dates differ, with the AMD chip released on 2024-06-30 and the Intel chip released on 2024-01-07.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide between these two processors is significant. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is based on the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Strix Point, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Processor 300T is based on the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-S, part of the Intel Processor generation. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 163 mm².

The process node difference is notable: 4 nm versus 10 nm. This gives the AMD chip a substantial density and efficiency advantage, which helps explain how it delivers 12 cores within a 28-watt TDP while the Intel chip uses 35 watts for just 2 cores. The foundry difference also matters: TSMC produces the AMD chip, while Intel produces its own chip.

The core architecture represents a generational leap for AMD. Zen 5 is a newer design compared to Raptor Lake, and the hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c arrangement in the Strix Point codename allows for both high-performance and high-efficiency cores. The Intel Processor 300T uses the older Raptor Lake design, which was not built with the same hybrid approach for this particular part.

The cache architecture differs in structure. The AMD chip has 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, same as the Intel chip's 80 KB per core but less than the Intel chip's 1.25 MB per core. However, the AMD chip's L3 cache is 16 MB, more than double the Intel chip's 6 MB shared L3. This larger L3 cache benefits the AMD chip in workloads that repeatedly access the same data.

Memory bandwidth also reflects the architectural differences. The AMD chip lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, enabled by its DDR5 and LPDDR5X support. The Intel chip has no listed memory bandwidth, though it supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD chip's higher bandwidth supports its 24 threads more effectively in memory-intensive workloads.

The integrated GPU architectures differ as well. The Radeon 890M in the AMD chip represents a more capable integrated graphics solution compared to the UHD Graphics 710 in the Intel chip. This difference matters for systems that rely on integrated graphics for display output or light GPU-accelerated tasks.