AMD's upcoming Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor has been spotted in benchmark tests, showcasing impressive performance that could challenge Apple's M3 Max chip. Here's what we know so far:
A promotional graphic of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Strix Point APU, showcasing its sleek design and innovative features |
Benchmark Results
Recent Cinebench R23 tests reveal:
- Single-core score: 2,010 points
- Multi-core score: 23,302 points
These results put the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 ahead of both the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D and Intel Core Ultra 9 185H in single-core performance. More notably, it surpasses the Apple M3 Max in single-core tests while coming close in multi-core performance.
A detailed close-up of the AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series chip, illustrating its advanced technology and design, as referenced in the benchmark results |
Specifications
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is part of AMD's new Strix Point family, featuring:
- 12 cores and 24 threads
- 4 Zen 5 cores + 8 Zen 5C cores
- Up to 5.1 GHz boost clock
- 36 MB total cache (24 MB L3 + 12 MB L2)
- Radeon 890M iGPU with 16 compute units (1024 cores)
An artistic representation of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 Strix Point APU, illustrating the sleek aesthetic of AMD's latest processors |
Additional Observations
- The chip was tested on Windows 10, despite AMD officially dropping support for this OS on Ryzen AI 300 series processors.
- A lower-end model, the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, was also spotted with 8 cores (3 Zen 5 + 5 Zen 5C) and a Radeon 870M iGPU.
Launch and Availability
AMD is expected to launch the first Ryzen AI 300 laptops on July 28th, with a PRO series following in October. As we approach the release date, more performance data and real-world tests are likely to emerge.
While these early results are promising, it's important to wait for comprehensive reviews before drawing final conclusions about the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370's capabilities and its position in the competitive mobile processor market.