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Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX vs Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

Which processor is better?

Too close to call

Comparison confidence: Low13 of 19 comparable specifications present on both · 1 independent signal decided this
Spec advantage
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX0Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus0

How many rows each one leads. Not the verdict: a Bluetooth version and CPU performance cannot carry the same weight.

Which is better for what?
  • GamingNot enough data
  • AINot enough data
  • CameraNot enough data
  • EfficiencyNot enough data
  • Device choiceIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
  • ValueKacbu stores no prices
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Frequently asked

Which one is faster?

Clock speed and core count are not directly comparable across architectures, so Kacbu does not score them: it prints them and leaves the decision to the fields that can be measured. There is nothing to choose between them: overall 50 against 50.

Which is better for gaming?

There is not enough data to decide Graphics / Gaming.

Which is more efficient?

There is not enough data to decide Efficiency.

Which is better for AI?

There is not enough data to decide AI.

Which one should I choose?

There is nothing to choose between them: overall 50 against 50.

How reliable is this comparison?

Comparison confidence: Low. 13 of 19 comparable specifications are present on both, and 1 independent signal decided it.

This decision engine reads the manufacturers own specification pages. A row that cannot be scored is not scored, and a missing value never hands the other side a win.

General

FamilyArrow Lake-HX (Core Ultra 200HX)Core Ultra 200HX Plus
Release YearShown for context, not scored20252026

CPU

Boost frequencyShown for context, not scored5.4 GHz5.5 GHz
Base FrequencyShown for context, not scored2.7 GHz2.7 GHz (P-core)

Graphics / Gaming

Integrated GraphicsNot decidedIntel Arc Graphics (4 Xe cores)Intel Graphics

Efficiency

Manufacturing ProcessTSMC 3nmTSMC N3B

Platform

SocketBGA (soldered)FCBGA2114 (soldered)

General

ManufacturerIntelIntel
FamilyArrow Lake-HX (Core Ultra 200HX)Core Ultra 200HX Plus
SegmentLaptop FlagshipLaptop Flagship
Release YearShown for context, not scored20252026

CPU

Number of CoresShown for context, not scored2424
ThreadShown for context, not scored2424
Performance CoreShown for context, not scored88
Efficiency CoreShown for context, not scored1616
ArchitectureNot decidedLion Cove / SkymontNo data
Boost frequencyShown for context, not scored5.4 GHz5.5 GHz
Base FrequencyShown for context, not scored2.7 GHz2.7 GHz (P-core)
L3 cacheShown for context, not scored36 MB36 MB
L2 cacheShown for context, not scored40 MB40 MB

Graphics / Gaming

Integrated GraphicsNot decidedIntel Arc Graphics (4 Xe cores)Intel Graphics

AI

NPU (TOPS)Shown for context, not scoredNo data13 TOPS (Intel AI Boost)

Memory

Memory ChannelNot decided2No data
Maximum memoryNot decided256 GBNo data

Efficiency

LithographyNot decided3 nmNo data
Manufacturing ProcessTSMC 3nmTSMC N3B
TDPShown for context, not scored55 W55 W
Maximum turbo powerShown for context, not scored160 W160 W

Platform

SocketBGA (soldered)FCBGA2114 (soldered)
PCIe VersionNot decidedPCIe 5.0No data

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