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: +33.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Draws 26W instead of 28W, a 2W reduction.
✅75% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375

2024

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 7 265H across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (34,585 vs 34,702).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).

Core Ultra 7 265H

2025

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +33.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Draws 26W instead of 28W, a 2W reduction.
✅75% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 7 265H across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (34,585 vs 34,702).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Core Ultra 7 265H better than Ryzen AI 9 HX 375?

Yes. Core Ultra 7 265H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 33.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.3% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core Ultra 7 265H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 33.1% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core Ultra 7 265H is the better fit. You are getting 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

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 33.1% 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), 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 16 threads instead of 12/24. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 375 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core Ultra 7 265H	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
1080p
low	310 FPS	245 FPS
medium	280 FPS	230 FPS
high	234 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	165 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 375

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core Ultra 7 265H	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
1080p
low	862 FPS	262 FPS
medium	658 FPS	220 FPS
high	534 FPS	194 FPS
ultra	469 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	734 FPS	232 FPS
medium	588 FPS	203 FPS
high	481 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	398 FPS	151 FPS
4K
low	428 FPS	154 FPS
medium	351 FPS	140 FPS
high	321 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	115 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 265H Open Ryzen AI 9 HX 375

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core Ultra 7 265H	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
1080p
low	868 FPS	738 FPS
medium	868 FPS	587 FPS
high	780 FPS	508 FPS
ultra	662 FPS	429 FPS
1440p
low	868 FPS	661 FPS
medium	735 FPS	533 FPS
high	635 FPS	455 FPS
ultra	544 FPS	388 FPS
4K
low	642 FPS	482 FPS
medium	534 FPS	403 FPS
high	483 FPS	359 FPS
ultra	409 FPS	301 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 265H Open Ryzen AI 9 HX 375

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core Ultra 7 265H	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
1080p
low	868 FPS	865 FPS
medium	868 FPS	809 FPS
high	868 FPS	694 FPS
ultra	783 FPS	625 FPS
1440p
low	868 FPS	757 FPS
medium	804 FPS	680 FPS
high	704 FPS	583 FPS
ultra	610 FPS	515 FPS
4K
low	613 FPS	518 FPS
medium	541 FPS	473 FPS
high	489 FPS	420 FPS
ultra	428 FPS	369 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 265H Open Ryzen AI 9 HX 375

Valorant

Valorant

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 7 265H and Ryzen AI 9 HX 375

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 375

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Julho 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. 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: 34,585 points. Launch price was $499.

⚡

Processing Power

The Core Ultra 7 265H packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 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 375 — 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 375 uses Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 7 265H scores 34,702 against the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375's 34,585 — a 0.3% lead for the Core Ultra 7 265H. L3 cache: 24 MB on the Core Ultra 7 265H vs 16 MB on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375.

Feature	Core Ultra 7 265H	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
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+50%	16 MB
L2 Cache	—	1 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm	4 nm-20%
Architecture	Arrow Lake-H (2025)	Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024)
PassMark	34,702	34,585
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	22,246
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,865
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	15,100

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 7 265H uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 8400 on the Core Ultra 7 265H versus LPDDR5x-8000, DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 — the Core Ultra 7 265H supports 199.8% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 supports up to 256 GB 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 375) — the Core Ultra 7 265H offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: BGA 2049 (Core Ultra 7 265H) and SoC (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375).

Feature	Core Ultra 7 265H	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
Socket	FCBGA2049	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	8400+167900%	LPDDR5x-8000, DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	128	256 GB+209715100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	28+75%	16

🔧

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, AMD-Vi (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375). Both include integrated graphics — Intel Arc 140T GPU (Core Ultra 7 265H) and Radeon 890M (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 targets AI-Notebook. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 7 265H rivals Ryzen AI 9 HX 370; Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 rivals Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.