How many rows each one leads. Not the verdict: a Bluetooth version and CPU performance cannot carry the same weight.
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.
There is not enough data to decide Graphics / Gaming.
There is not enough data to decide Efficiency.
There is not enough data to decide AI.
There is nothing to choose between them: overall 50 against 50.
Comparison confidence: Low. 13 of 19 comparable specifications are present on both, and 1 independent signal decided it.
| Family | Arrow Lake-HX (Core Ultra 200HX) | Core Ultra 200HX Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Release YearShown for context, not scored | 2025 | 2026 |
| Boost frequencyShown for context, not scored | 5.4 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
|---|---|---|
| Base FrequencyShown for context, not scored | 2.7 GHz | 2.7 GHz (P-core) |
| Integrated GraphicsNot decided | Intel Arc Graphics (4 Xe cores) | Intel Graphics |
|---|
| Manufacturing Process | TSMC 3nm | TSMC N3B |
|---|
| Socket | BGA (soldered) | FCBGA2114 (soldered) |
|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Arrow Lake-HX (Core Ultra 200HX) | Core Ultra 200HX Plus |
| Segment | Laptop Flagship | Laptop Flagship |
| Release YearShown for context, not scored | 2025 | 2026 |
| Number of CoresShown for context, not scored | 24 | 24 |
|---|---|---|
| ThreadShown for context, not scored | 24 | 24 |
| Performance CoreShown for context, not scored | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency CoreShown for context, not scored | 16 | 16 |
| ArchitectureNot decided | Lion Cove / Skymont | No data |
| Boost frequencyShown for context, not scored | 5.4 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| Base FrequencyShown for context, not scored | 2.7 GHz | 2.7 GHz (P-core) |
| L3 cacheShown for context, not scored | 36 MB | 36 MB |
| L2 cacheShown for context, not scored | 40 MB | 40 MB |
| Integrated GraphicsNot decided | Intel Arc Graphics (4 Xe cores) | Intel Graphics |
|---|
| NPU (TOPS)Shown for context, not scored | No data | 13 TOPS (Intel AI Boost) |
|---|
| Memory ChannelNot decided | 2 | No data |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum memoryNot decided | 256 GB | No data |
| LithographyNot decided | 3 nm | No data |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Process | TSMC 3nm | TSMC N3B |
| TDPShown for context, not scored | 55 W | 55 W |
| Maximum turbo powerShown for context, not scored | 160 W | 160 W |
| Socket | BGA (soldered) | FCBGA2114 (soldered) |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe VersionNot decided | PCIe 5.0 | No data |