AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 vs Intel Processor U301L Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Intel Processor U301L occupy very different positions in the database. The AMD part has a substantial benchmark record, while the Intel Processor U301L has no recorded benchmark scores at all in the database. This makes a direct score-for-score comparison impossible for most tests. However, the available data on the AMD side, combined with the structural specifications of both processors, provides a clear picture of their relative standing.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 posts an average benchmark score of 37904 across its recorded tests. It sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database, a strong position indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of recorded processors. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i9-14901E with an average score of 37911, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X at 37943, the Intel Core 5 211E at 37829, and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 at 37804. The deltas between these parts are minimal, ranging from -0.1% to 0.3%, placing the HX 370 in a tightly contested performance tier.

In contrast, the Intel Processor U301L has an average benchmark score of 0 and sits at the 50th percentile. It has no recorded benchmark entries and no nearest rivals listed in the database. The data shows no head-to-head benchmark results between the two parts, and the wins count for both is zero.

Looking at the AMD part's individual scores, its multi-threaded performance is particularly strong. In Cinebench R23, it scores 21761 points in multi-core and 2018 points in single-core. In Geekbench, it records 15242 for multi-core and 2407 for single-core. The 3DMark tests show a progression from 1153 in single-thread to 9365 in 16 threads, 9725 in max threads, with intermediate scores of 2179 for 2 threads, 3970 for 4 threads, and 6992 for 8 threads. The PassMark suite shows a multithread score of 35148 and a single-thread score of 3973, with specialized workloads like integer math reaching 122933, floating point math at 76892, and data compression at 445719.

Since the Intel Processor U301L has no recorded scores, the benchmark comparison is one-sided. The database does not contain any measurement that would allow a direct numerical delta between the two. What the data does indicate is that the AMD part belongs to a performance class far above the Intel part's unmeasured baseline, and the structural differences detailed below reinforce that gap.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in their underlying architecture. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process node at TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Processor U301L uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename, part of the Intel Processor generation. It is built on a 10 nm process node at Intel, and no die size is recorded in the database.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD part has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel part has 5 cores and 6 threads. The AMD processor runs with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel processor has a base clock of 1.20 GHz and a boost clock of 2.20 GHz. Thermal design power also differs, with the AMD part rated at 28 watts and the Intel part at 15 watts.

Cache configurations show notable differences. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. For L2 cache, the AMD part has 1 MB per core, while the Intel part has 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is a major differentiator: the AMD part has 16 MB, while the Intel part has 8 MB shared. Neither part supports 3D V-Cache.

Memory support follows different paths. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. Neither part supports ECC memory.

PCI Express connectivity also differs. The AMD part provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU only. The Intel part provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU only. Both parts use different sockets: the AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Integrated graphics are present on both. The AMD part uses Radeon 890M graphics, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 64EU. The release dates recorded in the database show the AMD part launched on 2024-06-30, while the Intel part launched on 2024-04-07. Both are listed as Active in production status. The Intel part has a recorded part number of SRPKFQ5CW, and the AMD part has part number 100-000000994.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 wins in every benchmark category where data exists, simply because the Intel Processor U301L has no recorded benchmark scores. The AMD part's 86th percentile ranking against all CPUs in the database places it clearly above the Intel part's 50th percentile position.

For multi-threaded workloads, the AMD part shows commanding results. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21761 and Geekbench multi-core score of 15242 indicate strong parallel processing capability. The PassMark multithread score of 35148 reinforces this. The AMD part also handles highly parallel tasks well, as shown by the 3DMark max threads score of 9725 and the 16-thread score of 9365.

For single-threaded workloads, the AMD part records a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2018, a Geekbench single-core score of 2407, and a 3DMark single-thread score of 1153. The PassMark single-thread score is 3973. These scores place it in a competitive single-thread performance class relative to its nearest rivals, which show average scores within 0.3% of the AMD part.

Specialized workloads on the AMD part show strength in specific areas. The PassMark data compression score of 445719, data encryption score of 22252, and extended instructions score of 31653 indicate robust capability in those domains. Integer math at 122933 and floating point math at 76892 are also strong. The find prime numbers score of 126 and random string sorting score of 48723 round out the recorded measurements.

The Intel Processor U301L has no recorded wins in any category because no benchmark data exists for it in the database. Its 5-core, 6-thread configuration, lower clock speeds, and smaller L3 cache suggest it occupies a lower performance tier, but the database does not contain measurements to quantify that position.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 have better multi-threaded performance than the Intel Processor U301L?

A: The database contains no benchmark scores for the Intel Processor U301L, so a direct comparison is not possible. However, the AMD part records a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21761 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 15242, placing it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs.

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 Processor U301L has 5 cores and 6 threads.

Q: How do the clock speeds compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Processor U301L has a base clock of 1.20 GHz and a boost clock of 2.20 GHz.

Q: What is the thermal design power of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is rated at 28 watts. The Intel Processor U301L is rated at 15 watts.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Processor U301L has 8 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What process nodes are used by each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is built on a 4 nm process node at TSMC. The Intel Processor U301L is built on a 10 nm process node at Intel.

The Verdict

The database shows a clear performance hierarchy between these two processors, though the absence of any recorded benchmarks for the Intel Processor U301L limits the comparison to structural data and the AMD part's own scores.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 delivers strong results across all recorded benchmark categories. Its 86th percentile ranking, average benchmark score of 37904, and close alignment with rivals like the Intel Core i9-14901E, AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, Intel Core 5 211E, and AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 indicate a processor designed for demanding multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads. The 12-core, 24-thread configuration, 5.10 GHz boost clock, 16 MB L3 cache, and 28 watt TDP support this positioning. It also offers a wider PCIe Gen 4 allocation of 16 lanes compared to the Intel part's 8 lanes.

The Intel Processor U301L, with its 5 cores, 6 threads, 2.20 GHz boost clock, 8 MB shared L3 cache, and 15 watt TDP, occupies a fundamentally different segment. Its 50th percentile ranking and lack of benchmark data mean its performance cannot be quantified from the database. The processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, uses Intel Socket 1700, and carries a launch MSRP of $107.

For users selecting between these two based strictly on the data, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is the only one with measurable performance evidence, and that evidence places it in a high-performing tier. The Intel Processor U301L offers lower power consumption, a smaller physical footprint in terms of core count, and legacy memory support, but the database provides no recorded performance data to validate its capabilities. The choice hinges on whether the workload demands the multi-threaded and single-threaded performance the AMD part demonstrably delivers, or whether the Intel part's lower power envelope and simpler configuration are sufficient, accepting that its performance remains unmeasured in the database.