Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus vs Intel Xeon E 2356G

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 Xeon E 2356G and Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus are closely matched overall (within 4 points).
  • Key differences: L3 cache, where Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has 36 MB vs 12 MB; lithography process, where Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has 3 vs 14 nm; cores, where Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has 24 vs 6; threads, where Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has 24 vs 12; base power consumption, where Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has 55 vs 80 W.
Intel Xeon E 2356G and Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus are closely matched
Intel Xeon E 2356G · 38 overall, #353 of 470
45
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus · 38 overall, #353 of 470
41
Key differences
  • L3 CacheIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 36 MB vs 12 MB
  • Lithography ProcessIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 3 vs 14 nm
  • CoresIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 24 vs 6
  • ThreadsIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 24 vs 12
  • Base Power ConsumptionIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 55 vs 80 W

Scores by Category

Evenly split — each wins 1 of 3 categories

CategoryCore Ultra 9 290HX PlusXeon E 2356GLead
Benchmark
+39
Core Specifications
+67
Integrated Graphics
Tie

Value for Money

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Detailed Specifications

Core Specifications

Feature
Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Xeon E 2356G
Cores
24
6
Threads
24
12
Base Frequency
2.7 GHz
3.2 GHz19% more
Base Power Consumption
55 W31% less
80 W
Maximum Frequency
5.5 GHz10% more
5 GHz
Maximum Power Consumption
160 W
N/A
L2 Cache
40 MB
N/A
L3 Cache
36 MB200% more
12 MB
Lithography Process
3 nm79% less
14 nm
Is unlocked
N/A
No

Integrated Graphics

Feature
Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Xeon E 2356G
Model

Benchmark

Feature
Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Xeon E 2356G
PassMark CPU Mark
N/A
18,391

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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