AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 vs Intel Processor U300L Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and the Intel Processor U300L occupy different tiers of the mobile processor market. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is a high-end 12-core part with a 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the U300L is a 5-core entry-level part at the 50th percentile. The data shows a decisive performance gap: the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 delivers an average benchmark score of 37904, while the Intel part has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The Ryzen part is the clear choice for demanding workloads, whereas the U300L is positioned for basic computing tasks where power efficiency is prioritized.

The Verdict

The benchmark database places the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, which indicates it outperforms the vast majority of processors currently tracked. Its average benchmark score of 37904 places it alongside the Intel Core i9-14901E (37911, 0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X (37943, -0.1% delta), the Intel Core 5 211E (37829, 0.2% delta), and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 (37804, 0.3% delta). These near-identical scores confirm that the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 competes at the level of desktop-class processors despite being a mobile part.

The Intel Processor U300L has no recorded benchmark scores and holds a 50th percentile ranking, meaning half of all CPUs in the database outperform it. Its 5 cores and 6 threads, combined with a 15 W TDP, position it as an efficiency-focused processor for light productivity, web browsing, and media consumption. The absence of any benchmark data for the U300L means the database cannot quantify its performance directly, but its core count and clock speeds suggest it operates in a fundamentally different performance class.

For users requiring multi-threaded performance in content creation, software compilation, or data analysis, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is the only viable option between these two. For systems where power draw and heat output are primary constraints, the U300L offers a lower TDP envelope. The data does not support any scenario where the Intel part competes with the AMD part on raw performance.

Architecture Differences

The two processors differ fundamentally in their underlying architecture. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Strix Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It features a hybrid core arrangement with the generation labeled Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c), combining full Zen 5 cores with denser Zen 5c cores. The die size measures 233 mm².

The Intel Processor U300L uses the older Raptor Lake architecture on the Raptor Lake-PS codename, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel. This represents a two-generation-old process node compared to the AMD part. The Intel generation is labeled simply "Intel Processor (Raptor Lake)" and uses a hybrid design of performance and efficiency cores, though the database does not specify the core type breakdown.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. Both parts share 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part provides 1 MB of L2 per core and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part provides a slightly larger 1.25 MB of L2 per core but only 8 MB of shared L3 cache, half the AMD allocation. This difference in L3 capacity directly impacts workloads that rely on large working sets, such as database queries and scientific simulations.

Memory support also differs. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus with a measured memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, but the database records no memory bandwidth figure for it. The PCIe configuration shows the AMD part with Gen 4 and 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part has Gen 4 and 8 lanes (CPU only), indicating half the CPU-attached bandwidth.

Integrated graphics present another distinction. The AMD part uses the Radeon 890M iGPU, which is a high-end integrated solution in the database's records. The Intel part uses UHD Graphics 48EU, a more basic integrated GPU. Neither part has an unlocked multiplier, and both target the mobile market segment. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Processor U300L boosts to 4.40 GHz, a difference of 0.70 GHz in favor of AMD.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Processor U300L has 5 cores and 6 threads. The AMD part provides more than double the core count and four times the thread count.

Q: What is the TDP difference between these processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has a TDP of 28 W, while the Intel Processor U300L operates at 15 W. The Intel part consumes nearly half the power budget.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Processor U300L has 8 MB of shared L3 cache, exactly half the AMD capacity.

Q: Are there any benchmark scores for the Intel Processor U300L?

A: The database records no benchmark scores for the Intel Processor U300L. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and it has no nearest rivals recorded.

Q: What process nodes are used by each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Processor U300L uses a 10 nm process from Intel, a two-generation gap in process technology.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors based on the recorded data:

• Cores: 12 (AMD) vs 5 (Intel)
• Threads: 24 (AMD) vs 6 (Intel)
• Base Clock: 2.00 GHz (AMD) vs 1.20 GHz (Intel)
• Boost Clock: 5.10 GHz (AMD) vs 4.40 GHz (Intel)
• TDP: 28 W (AMD) vs 15 W (Intel)
• Socket: AMD Socket FP8 vs Intel Socket 1700
• Architecture: Zen 5 vs Raptor Lake
• Codename: Strix Point vs Raptor Lake-PS
• Generation: Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) vs Intel Processor (Raptor Lake)
• Process Node: 4 nm vs 10 nm
• Foundry: TSMC vs Intel
• Die Size: 233 mm² vs not recorded
• L2 Cache: 1 MB (per core) vs 1.25 MB (per core)
• L3 Cache: 16 MB vs 8 MB (shared)
• Memory Support: DDR5, LPDDR5X vs DDR4, DDR5
• Memory Bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s vs not recorded
• PCIe: Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) vs Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only)
• Integrated Graphics: Radeon 890M vs UHD Graphics 48EU
• Release Date: 2024-06-30 vs 2024-04-07
• Part Number: 100-000000994 vs SRPEKSRPEM
• Benchmark Scores: 23 recorded tests vs none
• Percentile vs All CPUs: 86 vs 50
• Average Benchmark Score: 37904 vs 0
• Nearest Rivals: 4 recorded vs none

The cache hierarchy shows a mixed pattern: the Intel part has 0.25 MB more L2 per core, but the AMD part has twice the L3 capacity. The memory bandwidth figure for the AMD part (89.6 GB/s) stands as a significant advantage, as no equivalent figure exists for the Intel part.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between these two processors, and the Intel Processor U300L has no recorded individual benchmark scores. The comparison must therefore rely on the AMD processor's measured scores and the architectural specifications of the Intel part.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 delivers strong multi-threaded results. In Cinebench R23, it scores 21761 in multicore and 2018 in single-core. In Geekbench, it scores 15242 in multicore and 2407 in single-core. The 3DMark tests show scaling from 1153 in single-thread to 9725 in max threads, with intermediate results of 2179 in 2 threads, 3970 in 4 threads, 6992 in 8 threads, and 9365 in 16 threads. This scaling pattern indicates consistent performance gains as thread count increases.

The PassMark suite provides additional detail. The multithread score of 35148 and single-thread score of 3973 show the processor's range. Specialized workloads show the following: integer math scores 122933, floating point math scores 76892, extended instructions score 31653, data compression scores 445719, and data encryption scores 22252. The random string sorting test scores 48723, and the find prime numbers test scores 126. The physics test scores 1881.

The Cinebench R15 results show 3409.5 in multicore and 306.5 in single-core, which aligns with the newer Cinebench R23 results in relative terms. The Geekbench single-core score of 2407 and the 3DMark single-thread score of 1153 both indicate strong per-core performance for the Zen 5 architecture.

The nearest rivals for the AMD processor provide context for its score. The Intel Core i9-14901E scores 37911 with a 0% delta, meaning the two processors are effectively tied. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X scores 37943 with a -0.1% delta, meaning it is marginally ahead. The Intel Core 5 211E scores 37829 with a 0.2% delta, meaning it is marginally behind. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 37804 with a 0.3% delta, also marginally behind. These deltas are all within noise, confirming that the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 sits in a well-populated performance band.

For the Intel Processor U300L, the absence of benchmark scores means the database cannot calculate any wins or losses against the AMD part. The winsA and winsB fields both record 0, reflecting the lack of direct comparative data. The architectural specifications, however, indicate the performance gap: the AMD part has 7 more cores, 18 more threads, a 0.70 GHz higher boost clock, and double the L3 cache. The Intel part counters with a lower TDP (15 W vs 28 W) and support for older DDR4 memory, which can reduce system cost in certain configurations.

The percentile rankings quantify the separation. The AMD processor at the 86th percentile outperforms 86% of all CPUs in the database. The Intel processor at the 50th percentile sits at the median, meaning half of all CPUs outperform it. This 36-point percentile gap represents a substantial performance stratification. The U300L's 5-core, 6-thread configuration with a 1.20 GHz base clock places it firmly in the entry-level segment, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370's 12-core, 24-thread configuration with a 2.00 GHz base clock and 5.10 GHz boost places it in the high-end mobile segment.

The release dates show the AMD part launched on 2024-06-30, while the Intel part launched on 2024-04-07, making the Intel part nearly three months older. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $107, a figure the database records for this processor only. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Production status for both parts is listed as Active, indicating both remain in current production.