Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
79Single-core74.7
86.8Multi-core64.7
44.4Efficiencyspec-based56
60.5iGPU75.9
73.9Platformspec-based60.5
14 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus3 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus wins this laptop processor face-off, 73.9 to 66.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+22) and single-core (+4). Intel Core Ultra 9 285H 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 75
- Stronger multi-core score: 87 vs 65
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 72% higher PassMark: 58,672 vs 34,203
- 64% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 39,617 vs 24,200
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
- Stronger iGPU score: 76 vs 61
- 100% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 3,719 vs 1,855
- 18% lower Base TDP: 45 W vs 55 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2025 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 55 W | 45 W+18% |
| Max TDP | 160 W+39% | 115 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24+50% | 16 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 16+60% | 10 |
| Threads | 24+50% | 16 |
| Base clock | 2.7 GHz | 2.9 GHz+7% |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz+2% | 5.4 GHz |
| L3 cache | 36 MB+50% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) | Intel Arc 140T |
| iGPU clock | 2,000 MHz | 2,350 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-8400 / DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,198+4%Top 11% | 3,080Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,581+21%Top 9% | 17,900Top 15% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,340+7%Top 3% | 2,180Top 10% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 39,617+64%Top 2% | 24,200Top 13% |
| PassMark | 58,672+72%Top 1% | 34,203Top 20% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 1,855Top 36% | 3,719+100%Top 7% |
Related comparisons
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plusvs Apple M3 Max (16-core)VSIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plusvs Apple M4 Pro (14-core)VSIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plusvs Intel Core Ultra 9 285HXVSIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plusvs AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395VSIntel Core Ultra 9 285Hvs Intel Core Ultra 9 386HVSIntel Core Ultra 9 285Hvs AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370VSIntel Core Ultra 9 285Hvs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-80-100VSIntel Core Ultra 9 285Hvs Intel Core Ultra 7 255HVS