Core Ultra 7 265H vs Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core Ultra 7 265H

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +29.7% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 26W instead of 28W, a 2W reduction.
✅75% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (34,702 vs 35,133).

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

2024

Why buy it

✅+1.2% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 7 265H across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Core Ultra 7 265H

2025

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +29.7% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 26W instead of 28W, a 2W reduction.
✅75% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅+1.2% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (34,702 vs 35,133).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 7 265H across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Quick Answers

So, is Core Ultra 7 265H better than Ryzen AI 9 HX 370?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core Ultra 7 265H is ahead with a 29.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 pulls ahead with 1.2% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is the better fit. You are getting 1.2% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 24 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core Ultra 7 265H still looks like the safer overall buy. Core Ultra 7 265H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 29.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core Ultra 7 265H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2024). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core Ultra 7 265H Benchmark Check

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core Ultra 7 265H	Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
1080p
low	310 FPS	246 FPS
medium	280 FPS	231 FPS
high	234 FPS	194 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	166 FPS
1440p
low	252 FPS	216 FPS
medium	202 FPS	184 FPS
high	164 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	143 FPS	130 FPS
4K
low	174 FPS	150 FPS
medium	140 FPS	128 FPS
high	108 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	86 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 265H Open Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core Ultra 7 265H	Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
1080p
low	862 FPS	351 FPS
medium	658 FPS	298 FPS
high	534 FPS	254 FPS
ultra	469 FPS	230 FPS
1440p
low	734 FPS	305 FPS
medium	588 FPS	268 FPS
high	481 FPS	229 FPS
ultra	398 FPS	196 FPS
4K
low	428 FPS	180 FPS
medium	351 FPS	162 FPS
high	321 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	135 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 265H Open Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core Ultra 7 265H	Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
1080p
low	868 FPS	758 FPS
medium	868 FPS	602 FPS
high	780 FPS	525 FPS
ultra	662 FPS	443 FPS
1440p
low	868 FPS	677 FPS
medium	735 FPS	545 FPS
high	635 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	544 FPS	400 FPS
4K
low	642 FPS	491 FPS
medium	534 FPS	410 FPS
high	483 FPS	369 FPS
ultra	409 FPS	309 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 265H Open Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core Ultra 7 265H	Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
1080p
low	868 FPS	878 FPS
medium	868 FPS	811 FPS
high	868 FPS	695 FPS
ultra	783 FPS	627 FPS
1440p
low	868 FPS	759 FPS
medium	804 FPS	680 FPS
high	704 FPS	583 FPS
ultra	610 FPS	515 FPS
4K
low	613 FPS	519 FPS
medium	541 FPS	473 FPS
high	489 FPS	420 FPS
ultra	428 FPS	369 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 7 265H and Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

Core Ultra 7 265H

The Core Ultra 7 265H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-H (2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): 26 MB + 24 MB. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 34,702 points. Launch price was $471.

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Julho 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Strix Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 35,133 points. Launch price was $499.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 7 265H packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Core Ultra 7 265H has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 265H versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 — a 3.8% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 7 265H (base: 4.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core Ultra 7 265H uses the Arrow Lake-H (2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses Strix Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 7 265H scores 34,702 against the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370's 35,133 — a 1.2% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. L3 cache: 24 MB on the Core Ultra 7 265H vs 24 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.

Feature	Core Ultra 7 265H	Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Cores / Threads	16 / 16+33%	12 / 24
Boost Clock	5.3 GHz+4%	5.1 GHz
Base Clock	4.5 GHz+125%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	24 MB	24 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	1 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm	4 nm-20%
Architecture	Arrow Lake-H (2025)	Strix Point (2024−2025)
PassMark	34,702	35,133+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 7 265H uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 8400 on the Core Ultra 7 265H versus 7500 on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 — the Core Ultra 7 265H supports 11.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 supports up to 256 of RAM compared to 128 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (Core Ultra 7 265H) vs 16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370) — the Core Ultra 7 265H offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: BGA 2049 (Core Ultra 7 265H) and FP8 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370).

Feature	Core Ultra 7 265H	Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Socket	FCBGA2049	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	8400+12%	7500
Max RAM Capacity	128	256+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	28+75%	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 7 265H) vs AMD-V, SVM (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370). Both include integrated graphics — Intel Arc 140T GPU (Core Ultra 7 265H) and AMD Radeon 890M (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 7 265H rivals Ryzen AI 9 HX 370; Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 rivals Core Ultra 9 185H.