Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus vs Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
79Single-core66.6
86.8Multi-core43.6
44.4Efficiencyspec-based73.4
60.5iGPU76.9
73.9Platformspec-based40.3
14 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus3 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus wins this laptop processor face-off, 73.9 to 56.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+43) and single-core (+12). Intel Core Ultra 9 288V 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 67
- Stronger multi-core score: 87 vs 44
- 700% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 32 GB
- 332% higher Max TDP: 160 W vs 37 W
- 300% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 4
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
- Stronger iGPU score: 77 vs 61
- 109% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 3,883 vs 1,855
- 45% lower Base TDP: 30 W vs 55 W
- 22% higher Base clock: 3.3 GHz vs 2.7 GHz
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2024 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 55 W | 30 W+45% |
| Max TDP | 160 W+332% | 37 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24+200% | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 16+300% | 4 |
| Threads | 24+200% | 8 |
| Base clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.3 GHz+22% |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz+8% | 5.1 GHz |
| L3 cache | 36 MB+200% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) | Intel Arc 140V |
| iGPU clock | 2,000 MHz | 2,050 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Max memory | 256 GB+700% | 32 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,198+11%Top 9% | 2,870Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,581+88%Top 7% | 11,500Top 50% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,340+25%Top 2% | 1,870Top 33% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 39,617+263%Top 1% | 10,900Bottom 45% |
| PassMark | 58,672+197%Top 1% | 19,780Bottom 49% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 1,855Top 37% | 3,883+109%Top 4% |
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