Ryzen 5 5600X vs Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
2024
12 cores / 24 threads, 28 Watt
22.30
+61.8%
Ryzen 5 5600X
2020
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
13.78

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 outperforms Ryzen 5 5600X by an impressive 62% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Ryzen 5 5600X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking237538
Place by popularitynot in top-10016
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data26.67
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen 5
Power efficiency75.3220.05
Architecture codenameStrix Point (2024)Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
Release dateJuly 2024 (recently)5 November 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$299

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Ryzen 5 5600X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores12 (Dodeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads2412
Base clock speed2 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz4.6 GHz
Bus rate54 MHzno data
Multiplierno data37
L1 cache80 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)32 MB
Chip lithography4 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die sizeno data2x 80.7 + 125 (I/O) mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Ryzen 5 5600X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFP8AM4
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Ryzen 5 5600X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsUSB 4, XDNA 2 NPU (50 TOPS), SMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4AMMX (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Ryzen 5 5600X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Ryzen 5 5600X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR4
Maximum memory sizeno data128 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data51.196 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon 890M-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Ryzen 5 5600X.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 22.30
+61.8%
Ryzen 5 5600X 13.78

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 35416
+61.8%
Ryzen 5 5600X 21888

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 16380
+12.4%
Ryzen 5 5600X 14576

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 3410
+73.2%
Ryzen 5 5600X 1968

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 305
+19.9%
Ryzen 5 5600X 254

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 14478
+61.2%
Ryzen 5 5600X 8980

Blender(-)

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 147
Ryzen 5 5600X 260
+77%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 2072
+25%
Ryzen 5 5600X 1657

7-Zip Single

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 6153
Ryzen 5 5600X 6594
+7.2%

7-Zip

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 80726
+42.6%
Ryzen 5 5600X 56607

WebXPRT 3

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 293
+2.4%
Ryzen 5 5600X 286

CrossMark Overall

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 1785
+19.9%
Ryzen 5 5600X 1489

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 22.30 13.78
Physical cores 12 6
Threads 24 12
Chip lithography 4 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has a 61.8% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 75% more advanced lithography process, and 132.1% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 5600X in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is a notebook processor while Ryzen 5 5600X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Ryzen 5 5600X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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