CPU Comparison
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 vs Apple M4 Pro
A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 is a high-performance mobile processor featuring a hybrid 12-core architecture, integrated Radeon 890M graphics, and a powerful 50 TOPS XDNA 2 NPU designed for premium laptops and mobile workstations.
The Bottom Line
Overview & Launch
Specifications Compared
Performance Compared
Productivity
Gaming
Virtualization
Efficiency
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- 50 TOPS NPU enables Copilot+ PC experiences
- Efficiently runs LLMs like Llama 3 locally
- Hardware acceleration for Adobe Firefly
- 16‑core Neural Engine up to 38 TOPS INT8 across M4 family.
- CPU ML accelerators and GPU compute are suitable for on‑device inference and moderate LLM workloads.
- Larger LLMs still limited by unified memory size and lack of dedicated high‑bandwidth HBM.
Content Creation
Gaming
- Fastest integrated graphics in a Windows laptop
- Capable of 1080p 60fps in e-sports titles
- Can struggle with ray tracing without FSR
- 20‑core GPU is significantly faster than previous M3 Pro GPU.
- Hardware ray tracing and mesh shading improve modern API support.
- Most AAA games still run via emulation; performance and compatibility vary.
- Native Apple‑silicon titles can approach mid‑range discrete laptop GPU levels.
Industry Impact
Best CPU by Use Case
Target Audience
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros
- Industry-leading 50 TOPS NPU
- 12 high-performance cores
- Powerful Radeon 890M iGPU
- Excellent power efficiency for the performance offered
- Support for ultra-fast LPDDR5x memory
Cons
- Cannot replace a high-end discrete GPU for intensive 3D work
- Performance heavily depends on laptop thermal design
- Soldered to the motherboard, no user upgrades
- Premium price point
Pros
- Very high single‑threaded and multi‑threaded CPU performance.
- Up to 20‑core GPU with hardware ray tracing.
- High memory bandwidth (273 GB/s) for unified memory.
- Excellent performance per watt; long battery life in MacBook Pros.
- Tight integration with macOS and pro app ecosystem.
- Thunderbolt 5 support on M4 Pro/Max MacBook Pros.
Cons
- Soldered, non‑upgradeable RAM and storage.
- Limited x86 Windows game compatibility without emulation.
- No official overclocking support.
- Maximum 64 GB unified memory may limit very large models.
- Entirely dependent on Apple’s repair and upgrade ecosystem.
Competitors & Alternatives
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475
- Intel Core Ultra 9 288VRival
Premium Thin & Light
- Compare head-to-headApple M4 ProRival
Premium Creative Laptop
- Qualcomm Snapdragon X EliteRival
AI Laptop
- Intel Core Ultra 9 185HRival
High-Performance Mobile
- AMD Ryzen 9 8945HXRival
Gaming Laptop
- AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370Alt
A slightly more affordable option with similar architecture but lower clocks.
- Apple M4 MaxAlt
If you are in the Apple ecosystem and need maximum GPU performance.
Apple M4 Pro
- AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370Rival
High‑End Mobile
- Intel Core Ultra 9 288VRival
High‑End Mobile
- Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite ExtremeRival
High‑End ARM Laptop
- AMD Ryzen 9 8945HXRival
High‑End Mobile
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HXRival
High‑End Mobile
- Apple M4 MaxAlt
More GPU cores and higher memory bandwidth for heavier GPU workloads.
- Alt
Lower cost and sufficient for many users who don’t need the extra CPU/GPU headroom.
Compare head-to-head - Alt
Older but often discounted; still strong for many pro workloads.
Compare head-to-head - AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 laptopAlt
Better x86 Windows compatibility and often stronger gaming performance.
- Intel Core Ultra 9 288V laptopAlt
Good Windows alternative with strong single‑threaded performance and x86 compatibility.
Our Verdict on Each
A formidable mobile flagship that doubles down on AI capabilities while delivering desktop-class CPU and integrated GPU performance for the thinnest form factors.
Best for: Power users and creators who need a single device that can game, edit video, and run AI models locally without sacrificing portability.
Read the full reviewA very efficient, high‑performance pro SoC that pushes single‑threaded and multi‑threaded CPU performance while retaining excellent battery life and strong integrated graphics, though it is soldered and locked to Apple’s ecosystem.
Best for: Professionals and advanced creators who need a power‑efficient laptop with strong CPU and GPU performance, long battery life, and macOS ecosystem.
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Which is faster for gaming, AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 or Apple M4 Pro?
For gaming, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 leads with a gaming performance score of 86/100 among AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 and Apple M4 Pro.
Which uses less power?
The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 has the lowest rated TDP. Power draw across these chips: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 (54 W).
Do AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 and Apple M4 Pro use the same socket?
No. They use different sockets (AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475: FP8, Apple M4 Pro: On‑package (BGA)), so each needs a compatible motherboard.
Which has more cores?
The Apple M4 Pro has the most cores. Core counts: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 (12 cores), Apple M4 Pro (14 cores).
Which is faster in multi-core benchmarks?
The Apple M4 Pro posts the highest multi-core benchmark score. Multi-core results: Apple M4 Pro (0). Benchmark figures are approximate and workload-dependent.