AMD Ryzen 5 5560U vs Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has no published PassMark CPU Mark result, so it scores lower.

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • AMD Ryzen 5 5560U leads Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus overall by 14 points (48 vs 34 out of 100).
  • Key differences: L3 cache, where Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has 36 MB vs 8 MB; maximum power consumption, where AMD Ryzen 5 5560U has 25 vs 160 W; L2 cache, where Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has 40 MB vs 3 MB; lithography process, where Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has 3 vs 7 nm; cores, where Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has 24 vs 6.
AMD Ryzen 5 5560U leads overall
AMD Ryzen 5 5560U · 38 overall, #353 of 470
48
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus · 38 overall, #353 of 470
34
Key differences
  • L3 CacheIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 36 MB vs 8 MB
  • Maximum Power ConsumptionAMD Ryzen 5 5560U 25 vs 160 W
  • L2 CacheIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 40 MB vs 3 MB
  • Lithography ProcessIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 3 vs 7 nm
  • CoresIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 24 vs 6

Scores by Category

Ryzen 5 5560U wins 2 of 3 categories · Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus wins 1

CategoryRyzen 5 5560UCore Ultra 9 290HX PlusLead
Benchmark
+33
Core Specifications
+23
Integrated Graphics
+16

Value for Money

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Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

Detailed Specifications

Core Specifications

Feature
Ryzen 5 5560U
Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Cores
6
24
Threads
12
24
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
2.7 GHz17% more
Base Power Consumption
15 W73% less
55 W
Maximum Frequency
4 GHz
5.5 GHz38% more
Maximum Power Consumption
25 W84% less
160 W
L1 Cache
384 KB
N/A
L2 Cache
3 MB
40 MB1233% more
L3 Cache
8 MB
36 MB350% more
Lithography Process
7 nm
3 nm57% less
Is unlocked
No
N/A

Integrated Graphics

Feature
Ryzen 5 5560U
Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Model

Benchmark

Feature
Ryzen 5 5560U
Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
PassMark CPU Mark
15,177
N/A

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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