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Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

Explore Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
9.9/ 10
Technical rating

Excellent

Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus is a Laptop processor with 24 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 57989 and a single-thread rating of 4920. Its stated TDP is 55 W.

CPU Mark57,989
267 samples
Single Thread4,920
Overall rank#202
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Excellent
9.9Excellent

Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus is a Laptop processor with 24 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 57989 and a single-thread rating of 4920. Its stated TDP is 55 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus is a Laptop released in 2026. Recorded specifications include a 55 W reference TDP, a 57,989 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 57,989 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 4,920 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

No confirmed socket is recorded for this processor. Verify the exact device or motherboard with the manufacturer before planning an upgrade.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: DDR5-6400. The 55 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus specifications?

The main recorded details are a 55 W reference TDP, a 57,989 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus?

A confirmed socket is not recorded here. Use the device model or manufacturer specifications to identify compatible hardware.

How much power does the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus use?

The recorded reference TDP is 55 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX PlusThis CPU57,989 points
02Apple M5 Max 18 CoreApple57,723 points
03AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3DAMD57,507 points
04Apple M5 Pro 18 CoreApple57,241 points
05Intel Core Ultra 9 285HXIntel56,406 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Apple M5 Max 18 CoreApple5,962 points
02Apple M5 Pro 18 CoreApple5,935 points
03Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX PlusThis CPU4,920 points
04Intel Core Ultra 9 285HXIntel4,599 points
05AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3DAMD4,067 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX PlusThis CPU1,054.3 Mark/W
02AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3DAMD1,045.6 Mark/W
03Intel Core Ultra 9 285HXIntel1,025.6 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
635,544.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
48,855.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
49,229.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
507.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
197,741.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
163,632.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
3,338.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
77,403.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryLaptop
Release year2026
Socket—
Cores / threads24 / —
Base clock—
Max turbo—
TDP55 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

DDR5
Memory typeDDR5
Official speedDDR5-6400
Maximum capacity256 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I8 x 64 KB
L1D8 x 48 KB
L28 x 3072 KB
L336 MB