AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 vs Intel Core 5 210H Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is the dominant performer in this comparison, winning all 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the Intel Core 5 210H. The data shows a consistent and substantial performance gap across every tested workload, with the AMD part leading by margins ranging from 9.3% to 130.2%. The Intel Core 5 210H, while a capable mobile processor in its own right, is outclassed in nearly every measurable category, particularly in multi-threaded and specialized instruction workloads.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most significant single-core victory for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 comes in the Cinebench R15 single-core test, where it scores 301 against Intel's 247, a 21.9% advantage. The gap narrows in Cinebench R23 single-core, with AMD leading 1988 to 1771, a 12.3% difference. In Passmark single-thread testing, the AMD chip scores 3867 versus 3539, a 9.3% lead, which represents the smallest margin of any benchmark in the comparison.

The multi-core results are far more lopsided. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 3334, which is 89.8% higher than Intel's 1757. The Cinebench R23 multi-core test shows a similar pattern, with AMD at 21812 and Intel at 11830, a 84.4% difference. The Passmark multi-thread benchmark confirms the trend, showing AMD at 32916 and Intel at 18252, an 80.3% advantage.

The largest deltas appear in specialized computational workloads. The Passmark find prime numbers test shows AMD at 122 versus Intel at 53, a 130.2% lead, the biggest margin in the entire dataset. Passmark extended instructions follows closely, with AMD scoring 29269 against Intel's 13370, a 118.9% difference. Passmark integer math shows AMD at 121754 versus 61503, a 98% lead. Passmark random string sorting gives AMD 44552 against 23451, a 90% advantage.

Other workload categories reinforce the pattern. Passmark data compression shows AMD at 404918 versus 217805, an 85.9% lead. Passmark physics has AMD at 1819 against 1040, a 74.9% difference. Passmark floating point math shows AMD at 75153 versus 45057, a 66.8% advantage. Passmark data encryption gives AMD 20802 against 12187, a 70.7% lead.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is the superior processor for users who prioritize raw computational performance. It wins every single head-to-head comparison, with particularly large margins in multi-threaded and specialized instruction workloads. The Intel Core 5 210H holds an advantage in power efficiency, given its higher TDP of 45 watts compared to AMD's 28 watts, but the performance data does not reflect any benefit from that additional power envelope.

The AMD processor also achieves a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs, sitting at the 89th percentile compared to Intel's 77th percentile. Its average benchmark score of 46030 dwarfs Intel's 24872. The nearest rivals for the AMD chip include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and Intel Core i9-13900HX, with delta values of -0.1%, while the Intel Core 5 210H sits alongside the Intel Core i7-13620H and AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX in its performance tier.

Users who need maximum compute throughput for rendering, compilation, simulation, or data processing should select the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 based on the recorded measurements. The Intel chip is appropriate only for workloads where its specific platform features, such as PCIe Gen 5 support, are required and where the performance deficit is acceptable.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core 5 210H uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-H codename, part of the Core 5 generation based on Raptor Lake Refresh, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process.

Core configurations differ substantially. The AMD chip has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel chip has 8 cores and 12 threads. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache differs, with AMD offering 1 MB per core and Intel offering 2 MB per core. The L3 cache also differs, with AMD providing 16 MB and Intel providing 12 MB shared.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a measured bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, but the database does not record a bandwidth figure for it. Both use dual-channel memory buses and neither supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity presents a notable difference. The AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while the Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes. This means the Intel platform offers a newer generation of PCIe but with fewer lanes. Integrated graphics also differ, with AMD featuring the Radeon 890M and Intel featuring the Iris Xe Graphics 48EU.

The AMD processor has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the Intel processor has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The TDP figures show Intel at 45 watts and AMD at 28 watts. The AMD chip uses the AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1744. The AMD part launched on 2024-06-30, and the Intel part launched on 2024-12-17. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $342; the database does not list a launch MSRP for the AMD part.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 5 210H has 8 cores and 12 threads.

Q: How large is the performance gap in multi-core workloads?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD processor scores 21812 versus Intel's 11830, an 84.4% advantage. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, AMD scores 3334 versus 1757, a 89.8% lead.

Q: What is the difference in single-core performance?

A: The AMD processor leads in all single-core tests. Cinebench R23 single-core shows AMD at 1988 versus 1771, a 12.3% difference. Passmark single-thread shows AMD at 3867 versus 3539, a 9.3% lead.

Q: Do these processors use the same process node?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 5 210H uses a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 210H has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 wins in every recorded benchmark category. Its largest margins come in prime number finding, with a 130.2% lead, and extended instructions, with a 118.9% lead. These results indicate that the Zen 5 architecture provides a substantial advantage in specialized and mathematically intensive workloads. The 98% lead in integer math and the 90% lead in random string sorting further confirm the AMD chip's strength in general-purpose computation.

The AMD processor also dominates in rendering workloads. The Cinebench R15 and R23 multi-core results, showing leads of 89.8% and 84.4% respectively, position it clearly ahead for content creation and 3D rendering tasks. The 80.3% lead in Passmark multi-thread and the 85.9% lead in data compression support the same conclusion.

The Intel Core 5 210H does not win any benchmark comparisons in the recorded data. Its only relative advantages lie in platform-level features. It offers PCIe Gen 5 connectivity with 8 lanes, which is a newer generation than AMD's PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes. It also supports DDR4 memory, which the AMD chip does not, potentially allowing for lower-cost memory configurations. The Intel chip has a higher base clock of 2.20 GHz compared to AMD's 2.00 GHz, though the AMD boost clock of 5.10 GHz exceeds Intel's 4.80 GHz.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and Intel Core 5 210H differ across nearly all core specifications. The AMD chip has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel chip has 8 cores and 12 threads. The AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz versus Intel's 2.20 GHz, and the AMD boost clock is 5.10 GHz versus Intel's 4.80 GHz. The AMD TDP is 28 watts, while the Intel TDP is 45 watts.

Cache hierarchies differ in the L2 and L3 levels. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core, but AMD uses 1 MB of L2 per core and 16 MB of L3, while Intel uses 2 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of L3 shared. Memory support shows AMD with DDR5 and LPDDR5X and Intel with DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD memory bandwidth is measured at 89.6 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is recorded for Intel.

The process and packaging differ completely. AMD uses a 4 nm TSMC process with a 233 mm² die, while Intel uses a 10 nm process with no die size recorded. The AMD socket is AMD Socket FP8, and the Intel socket is Intel BGA 1744. PCIe support shows AMD at Gen 4 with 16 lanes and Intel at Gen 5 with 8 lanes. Integrated graphics are the Radeon 890M for AMD and the Iris Xe Graphics 48EU for Intel. The AMD part number is 100-000001682, and the Intel part number is SRQ6RQ5MN. The AMD release date is 2024-06-30, and the Intel release date is 2024-12-17. The Intel launch MSRP is $342, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part.