Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 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

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285K leads Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus overall by 48 points (80 vs 32 out of 100).
  • Key differences: maximum power consumption, where Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has 160 vs 250 W; base power consumption, where Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has 55 vs 125 W; base frequency, where Intel Core Ultra 9 285K has 3.7 vs 2.7 GHz.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K leads overall
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K · 84 overall, #32 of 470
80
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus · 38 overall, #353 of 470
32
Key differences
  • Maximum Power ConsumptionIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 160 vs 250 W
  • Base Power ConsumptionIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 55 vs 125 W
  • Base FrequencyIntel Core Ultra 9 285K 3.7 vs 2.7 GHz

Scores by Category

Evenly split — each wins 1 of 3 categories

CategoryCore Ultra 9 285KCore Ultra 9 290HX PlusLead
Benchmark
+80
Core Specifications
+5
Integrated Graphics
Tie

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

Detailed Specifications

Core Specifications

Feature
Core Ultra 9 285K
Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Cores
24
24
Threads
24
24
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz37% more
2.7 GHz
Base Power Consumption
125 W
55 W56% less
Maximum Frequency
5.7 GHz4% more
5.5 GHz
Maximum Power Consumption
250 W
160 W36% less
L1 Cache
2,432 KB
N/A
L2 Cache
40 MB
40 MB
L3 Cache
36 MB
36 MB
Lithography Process
3 nm
3 nm
Is unlocked
Yes
N/A

Integrated Graphics

Feature
Core Ultra 9 285K
Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Model

Benchmark

Feature
Core Ultra 9 285K
Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
PassMark CPU Mark
67,232
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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