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Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus vs Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme X2E-96-100

Which processor is better?

Too close to call

Comparison confidence: Low9 of 18 comparable specifications present on both · 1 independent signal decided this
Spec advantage
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus3Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme X2E-96-1004

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 290HX Plus
  • 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. 9 of 18 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

ManufacturerIntelQualcomm
FamilyCore Ultra 200HX PlusSnapdragon X2

CPU

Number of CoresShown for context, not scored2418
ThreadShown for context, not scored2418
Performance CoreShown for context, not scored812 prime
Boost frequencyShown for context, not scored5.5 GHz5 GHz
Base FrequencyShown for context, not scored2.7 GHz (P-core)4.4 GHz (all-core maximum)
L3 cacheShown for context, not scored36 MB53 MB

Graphics / Gaming

Integrated GraphicsNot decidedIntel GraphicsAdreno X2-90 (1.85 GHz)

AI

NPU (TOPS)Shown for context, not scored13 TOPS (Intel AI Boost)80 TOPS (Hexagon NPU)

Efficiency

Manufacturing ProcessTSMC N3B3nm

Platform

SocketFCBGA2114 (soldered)BGA (soldered)

General

ManufacturerIntelQualcomm
FamilyCore Ultra 200HX PlusSnapdragon X2
SegmentLaptop FlagshipLaptop Flagship
Release YearShown for context, not scored2026No data

CPU

Number of CoresShown for context, not scored2418
ThreadShown for context, not scored2418
Performance CoreShown for context, not scored812 prime
Efficiency CoreShown for context, not scored16No data
ArchitectureNot decidedNo data3rd Gen Oryon (Arm)
Boost frequencyShown for context, not scored5.5 GHz5 GHz
Base FrequencyShown for context, not scored2.7 GHz (P-core)4.4 GHz (all-core maximum)
L3 cacheShown for context, not scored36 MB53 MB
L2 cacheShown for context, not scored40 MBNo data
L3 Cache NoteNo dataTotal (all cores)

Graphics / Gaming

Integrated GraphicsNot decidedIntel GraphicsAdreno X2-90 (1.85 GHz)

AI

NPU (TOPS)Shown for context, not scored13 TOPS (Intel AI Boost)80 TOPS (Hexagon NPU)

Memory

Memory TypeNot decidedNo dataLPDDR5X-9523
Memory BandwidthNot decidedNo data228 GB/s
Maximum memoryNot decidedNo data128+ GB

Efficiency

Manufacturing ProcessTSMC N3B3nm
TDPShown for context, not scored55 WNo data
Maximum turbo powerShown for context, not scored160 WNo data

Platform

SocketFCBGA2114 (soldered)BGA (soldered)

Devices using these processors

Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme X2E-96-1000 devices

No device in the catalogue uses this chip