Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus vs Intel Core i7-13650HX
79Single-core62.2
86.8Multi-core54.5
44.4Efficiencyspec-based28.9
60.5iGPU—
73.9Platformspec-based66
16 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus0 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13650HX
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus wins this laptop processor face-off, 73.9 to 54.3, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+32) and single-core (+17). Intel Core i7-13650HX still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
- Stronger single-core score: 79 vs 62
- Stronger multi-core score: 87 vs 55
- 102% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 39,617 vs 19,630
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 8
- 96% higher PassMark: 58,672 vs 29,930
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-13650HX
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Intel Core i7-13650HX |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2023 |
| Process | 3 nm+70% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 55 W | 55 W |
| Max TDP | 160 W+2% | 157 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Intel Core i7-13650HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24+71% | 14 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 16+100% | 8 |
| Threads | 24+20% | 20 |
| Base clock | 2.7 GHz+4% | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz+12% | 4.9 GHz |
| L3 cache | 36 MB+50% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Intel Core i7-13650HX |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) | Intel UHD Graphics (16 EU) |
| iGPU clock | 2,000 MHz | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Intel Core i7-13650HX |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+33% | 192 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Intel Core i7-13650HX |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,198+25%Top 9% | 2,558Top 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,581+63%Top 7% | 13,261Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,340+28%Top 2% | 1,831Top 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 39,617+102%Top 1% | 19,630Top 17% |
| PassMark | 58,672+96%Top 1% | 29,930Top 23% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 1,855Top 37% | — |
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