Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus vs Intel Xeon W 1270P

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 W 1270P leads Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus overall by 8 points (48 vs 40 out of 100).
  • Key differences: L3 cache, where Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has 36 MB vs 16 MB; L2 cache, where Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has 40 MB vs 2 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 8; threads, where Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has 24 vs 16.
Intel Xeon W 1270P leads overall
Intel Xeon W 1270P · 38 overall, #353 of 470
48
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus · 38 overall, #353 of 470
40
Key differences
  • L3 CacheIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 36 MB vs 16 MB
  • L2 CacheIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 40 MB vs 2 MB
  • Lithography ProcessIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 3 vs 14 nm
  • CoresIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 24 vs 8
  • ThreadsIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 24 vs 16

Scores by Category

Evenly split — each wins 1 of 3 categories

CategoryCore Ultra 9 290HX PlusXeon W 1270PLead
Benchmark
+39
Core Specifications
+56
Integrated Graphics
Tie

Value for Money

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Detailed Specifications

Core Specifications

Feature
Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Xeon W 1270P
Cores
24
8
Threads
24
16
Base Frequency
2.7 GHz
3.8 GHz41% more
Base Power Consumption
55 W42% less
95 W
Maximum Frequency
5.5 GHz8% more
5.1 GHz
Maximum Power Consumption
160 W
N/A
L1 Cache
N/A
512 KB
L2 Cache
40 MB1900% more
2 MB
L3 Cache
36 MB125% more
16 MB
Lithography Process
3 nm79% less
14 nm
Is unlocked
N/A
No

Integrated Graphics

Feature
Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Xeon W 1270P
Model

Benchmark

Feature
Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Xeon W 1270P
PassMark CPU Mark
N/A
18,547

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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