Core 7 240H vs Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

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 7 240H

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.6% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Draws 45W instead of 55W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

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

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

2025

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core 7 240H across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (24,613 vs 24,698).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $400 MSRP, while Core 7 240H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌22.2% higher power demand at 55W vs 45W.

Core 7 240H

2024

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.6% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Draws 45W instead of 55W, a 10W reduction.

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 7 240H across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (24,613 vs 24,698).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $400 MSRP, while Core 7 240H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌22.2% higher power demand at 55W vs 45W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core 7 240H better than Ryzen AI Max PRO 380?

Yes. Core 7 240H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 15.6% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.3% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core 7 240H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 15.6% more average FPS across 3 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core 7 240H is the better fit. You are getting 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 10 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 7 240H is the smarter buy by a wide margin for any fresh desktop build. Core 7 240H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $400 MSRP, and it gives you a 15.6% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 only looks good on raw value math because it is a cheap legacy laptop CPU, not because it is a serious desktop gaming option. It simply cannot keep up with modern games, especially when the gap is already 15.6% in the shared gaming data.

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

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 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 7 240H Benchmark Check

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core 7 240H	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
1080p
low	285 FPS	272 FPS
medium	262 FPS	239 FPS
high	222 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	174 FPS
1440p
low	236 FPS	233 FPS
medium	194 FPS	184 FPS
high	158 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	166 FPS	161 FPS
medium	135 FPS	129 FPS
high	104 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	86 FPS

Open Core 7 240H Open Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core 7 240H	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
1080p
low	617 FPS	402 FPS
medium	561 FPS	327 FPS
high	463 FPS	282 FPS
ultra	415 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	609 FPS	341 FPS
medium	509 FPS	287 FPS
high	421 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	216 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	257 FPS
medium	307 FPS	221 FPS
high	285 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	247 FPS	170 FPS

Open Core 7 240H Open Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core 7 240H	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
1080p
low	617 FPS	615 FPS
medium	617 FPS	615 FPS
high	617 FPS	615 FPS
ultra	601 FPS	554 FPS
1440p
low	617 FPS	615 FPS
medium	617 FPS	588 FPS
high	578 FPS	507 FPS
ultra	496 FPS	429 FPS
4K
low	587 FPS	509 FPS
medium	489 FPS	416 FPS
high	442 FPS	356 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	289 FPS

Open Core 7 240H Open Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core 7 240H	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
1080p
low	617 FPS	615 FPS
medium	617 FPS	615 FPS
high	617 FPS	615 FPS
ultra	617 FPS	615 FPS
1440p
low	617 FPS	615 FPS
medium	617 FPS	615 FPS
high	617 FPS	615 FPS
ultra	617 FPS	589 FPS
4K
low	617 FPS	602 FPS
medium	557 FPS	536 FPS
high	502 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	434 FPS	421 FPS

Open Core 7 240H Open Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 7 240H and Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

Core 7 240H

The Core 7 240H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 December 2024 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 24,698 points. Launch price was $502.

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Halo (2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP11. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,613 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core 7 240H packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core 7 240H has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core 7 240H versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 — a 5.9% clock advantage for the Core 7 240H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core 7 240H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses Strix Halo (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core 7 240H scores 24,698 against the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380's 24,613 — a 0.3% lead for the Core 7 240H. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core 7 240H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380.

Feature	Core 7 240H	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Cores / Threads	10 / 16+67%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz+6%	4.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.6 GHz+44%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)+50%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	4 nm-60%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)	Strix Halo (2025)
PassMark	24,698	24,613

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Memory & Platform

The Core 7 240H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses FP11 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.