AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 vs Intel Processor U301L Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and the Intel Processor U301L occupy different performance tiers entirely. The AMD part, with its 12 cores and 24 threads, is designed for sustained multi-threaded workloads and high-frequency single-core tasks. The Intel Processor U301L, with 5 cores and 6 threads, targets low-power operation and basic computing needs. The benchmark data confirms this split: the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 holds an 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the Intel Processor U301L sits at the 50th percentile. The AMD chip has a recorded average benchmark score of 46030, whereas the Intel part has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, making a direct quantitative comparison impossible for individual tests.

For use-case segmentation, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 wins in every scenario that benefits from parallel processing, such as compiling, rendering, and data compression. Its 12-core, 24-thread configuration, paired with a 5.10 GHz boost clock, gives it a clear advantage in heavy productivity workloads. The Intel Processor U301L, with a modest 2.20 GHz boost clock and 6 threads, is suited for lightweight tasks like document editing, web browsing, and media playback. The data shows no benchmark wins for the Intel part because no scores are recorded for it; every recorded win belongs to the AMD processor. The Intel U301L's strengths lie in power efficiency, with a 15 W TDP versus the AMD's 28 W TDP, but the performance gap is substantial.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Strix Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Processor U301L uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel. It belongs to the Intel Processor (Raptor Lake) generation.

Cache structures differ notably. The AMD chip provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip also has 80 KB of L1 per core, but its L2 is 1.25 MB per core, and its L3 is 8 MB shared. This means the AMD processor has twice the L3 capacity, which benefits workloads with large working sets. The die size for the AMD part is 233 mm², while the Intel part has no recorded die size. The AMD processor uses a 4 nm TSMC process, while Intel uses its own 10 nm node, indicating a generational manufacturing advantage for AMD.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded. PCIe connectivity also varies: the AMD part offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part offers Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ, with the AMD using Radeon 890M and the Intel using UHD Graphics 64EU. Neither supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark section in the database is empty, meaning no direct paired test results exist between these two processors. However, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has a full suite of recorded benchmark scores, while the Intel Processor U301L has none. This absence is itself informative: the database shows the AMD part's average benchmark score is 46030, while the Intel part's average is 0. The percentile ranking reinforces this: the AMD chip sits at the 89th percentile, the Intel at the 50th.

For the AMD processor, the recorded scores include a Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 21812 and a single-core result of 1988. In Geekbench, it scores 13957 multi-core and 2084 single-core. PassMark results show 32916 for multi-thread and 3867 for single-thread. The data compression test yields 404918, data encryption 20802, and extended instructions 29269. Floating point math scores 75153, integer math 121754, and find prime numbers 122. Random string sorting hits 44552, and physics scores 1819. These numbers indicate a capable high-end mobile processor.

The nearest rivals for the AMD part, as recorded in the database, provide context. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has an average score of 46062 with a delta of -0.1 percent, meaning the AMD is essentially tied with it. The AMD EPYC 4364P scores 45970 with a delta of 0.1 percent. The Intel Core i9-13900HX scores 46098 with a delta of -0.1 percent. The AMD EPYC 7303 scores 45960 with a delta of 0.2 percent. These deltas show that the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 performs within a fraction of a percent of these established processors, despite being a mobile part. The Intel Processor U301L has no nearest rivals recorded, which aligns with its lack of benchmark data.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across every major specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Processor U301L has 5 cores and 6 threads. The AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz, and its boost clock is 5.10 GHz. The Intel base clock is 1.20 GHz, and its boost clock is 2.20 GHz. The TDP is 28 W for AMD and 15 W for Intel. The socket is AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. The process node is 4 nm for AMD and 10 nm for Intel. The foundry is TSMC for AMD and Intel for Intel.

Cache configurations differ as described: the AMD L3 is 16 MB, the Intel L3 is 8 MB. The L2 per core is 1 MB for AMD and 1.25 MB for Intel. Memory support is DDR5 and LPDDR5X for AMD, DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. The AMD memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel has no recorded bandwidth. PCIe lanes are 16 for AMD and 8 for Intel, both Gen 4. Integrated graphics are Radeon 890M for AMD and UHD Graphics 64EU for Intel. The release dates differ: the AMD part was released on 2024-06-30, and the Intel part on 2024-04-07. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $107; the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. The part numbers are 100-000001682 for AMD and SRPKFQ5CW for Intel.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Processor U301L has 5 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of these two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Processor U301L has a boost clock of 2.20 GHz.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel Processor U301L has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has a TDP of 28 W. The Intel Processor U301L has a TDP of 15 W.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 ranks at the 89th percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Processor U301L ranks at the 50th percentile.

Q: Does the Intel Processor U301L have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database shows no benchmark scores for the Intel Processor U301L, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has a full suite of scores including Cinebench R23 multi-core of 21812 and Geekbench multi-core of 13957.