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.

Ryzen 5 5600X

2020

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).
✅50% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (21,845 vs 34,585).
❌Launch MSRP is still $299 MSRP, while Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌132.1% higher power demand at 65W vs 28W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 moves to FP8 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 28W instead of 65W, a 37W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP8 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 890M, while Ryzen 5 5600X needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).

Ryzen 5 5600X

2020

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375

2024

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).
✅50% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Draws 28W instead of 65W, a 37W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP8 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 890M, while Ryzen 5 5600X needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (21,845 vs 34,585).
❌Launch MSRP is still $299 MSRP, while Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌132.1% higher power demand at 65W vs 28W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 moves to FP8 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 better than Ryzen 5 5600X?

Yes. Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 0.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 58.3% 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, Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 0.3% 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, Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is the better fit. You are getting 58.3% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 24 threads.

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

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 5 5600X makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and it gives you a 0.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 5 5600X is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (73.1 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2020), a healthier platform with FP8 and DDR5 instead of AM4, and more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 24 threads instead of 6/12. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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.

Ryzen 5 5600X Benchmark Check

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600X	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
1080p
low	203 FPS	245 FPS
medium	174 FPS	230 FPS
high	140 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	165 FPS
1440p
low	169 FPS	216 FPS
medium	141 FPS	184 FPS
high	113 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	130 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	150 FPS
medium	76 FPS	128 FPS
high	60 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600X	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
1080p
low	464 FPS	262 FPS
medium	387 FPS	220 FPS
high	324 FPS	194 FPS
ultra	291 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	397 FPS	232 FPS
medium	334 FPS	203 FPS
high	290 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	151 FPS
4K
low	263 FPS	154 FPS
medium	226 FPS	140 FPS
high	205 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	115 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600X	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
1080p
low	546 FPS	738 FPS
medium	473 FPS	587 FPS
high	432 FPS	508 FPS
ultra	358 FPS	429 FPS
1440p
low	508 FPS	661 FPS
medium	413 FPS	533 FPS
high	375 FPS	455 FPS
ultra	312 FPS	388 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	482 FPS
medium	292 FPS	403 FPS
high	255 FPS	359 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	301 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600X	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
1080p
low	546 FPS	865 FPS
medium	546 FPS	809 FPS
high	546 FPS	694 FPS
ultra	546 FPS	625 FPS
1440p
low	546 FPS	757 FPS
medium	546 FPS	680 FPS
high	546 FPS	583 FPS
ultra	524 FPS	515 FPS
4K
low	529 FPS	518 FPS
medium	484 FPS	473 FPS
high	435 FPS	420 FPS
ultra	379 FPS	369 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5600X and Ryzen AI 9 HX 375

Ryzen 5 5600X

The Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 points. Launch price was $299.

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.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 5600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5600X scores 21,845 against the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375's 34,585 — a 45.2% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X vs 16 MB on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	12 / 24+100%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	5.1 GHz+11%
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+85%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB+100%	16 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	7 nm, 12 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)	Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024)
PassMark	21,845	34,585+58%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	22,246
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,865
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	15,100

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 5600X versus LPDDR5x-8000, DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 — the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 supports 22.2% 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 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 5 5600X) vs 16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) — the Ryzen 5 5600X offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 5 5600X) and SoC (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375).

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
Socket	AM4	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	LPDDR5x-8000, DDR5-5600+25%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	256 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	No
PCIe Lanes	24+50%	16

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 5600X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600X) vs AMD-V, AMD-Vi (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375). The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 890M), while the Ryzen 5 5600X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600X targets Desktop, Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 targets AI-Notebook. Direct competitor: Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 rivals Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon 890M
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V	AMD-V, AMD-Vi
Target Use	Desktop	AI-Notebook

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 5600X launched at $299 MSRP, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 debuted at $0. On MSRP ($299 vs $0), the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is $299 cheaper.