Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Opinion and specs
Our verdict
FlagshipThe Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus is among the fastest chips you can put in a laptop. It is a high-power chip (55 W): it performs like a desktop, and it also weighs, sounds and drinks like one. It came out in 2025.
It is currently fitted in 3 laptops from $4160, at an average price of $5287.
There is a faster and cheaper option: the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is 5% faster and its entry price is $660 lower.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus a good processor?
The Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus is among the fastest chips you can put in a laptop. It is a high-power chip (55 W): it performs like a desktop, and it also weighs, sounds and drinks like one. It ranks 2 of 266 and delivers 95.2% of what the fastest one on the market does.
What does the HX mean in Intel processors?
The HX marks Intel's highest-power line: 55 W, derived from desktop parts. It performs the most, at the cost of weight, noise and battery.
What year is the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus from?
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus came out in 2025.
What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus?
The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D.
How much does a laptop with the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus cost?
It is currently fitted in 3 laptops from $4160, at an average price of $5287.
Which alternative is worth it?
There is a faster and cheaper option: the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is 5% faster and its entry price is $660 lower.
Specs
| Model | 290HX Plus |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| L2 cache | 40 MB |
| Family | Intel Core Ultra 9 |
| Socket | BGA 2114 |
| Boost frequency | 5,5 GHz |
| Cores | 24 |
| Threads | 24 |
| Frequency | 2,7 GHz |
| Cache | 36 MB |
| Operating modes | 64-bit |
| Cache type | Smart Cache |
Performance summary
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