Nvidia RTX Spark N1X vs Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

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

  • Nvidia RTX Spark N1X has no published PassMark CPU Mark result, so it scores lower.
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has no published PassMark CPU Mark result, so it scores lower.

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus and Nvidia RTX Spark N1X are closely matched overall (within 2 points).
  • Key differences: maximum power consumption, where Nvidia RTX Spark N1X has 80 vs 160 W; base power consumption, where Nvidia RTX Spark N1X has 45 vs 55 W; cores, where Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has 24 vs 20.
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus and Nvidia RTX Spark N1X are closely matched
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus · 38 overall, #353 of 470
39
Nvidia RTX Spark N1X · 41 overall, #319 of 470
37
Key differences
  • Maximum Power ConsumptionNvidia RTX Spark N1X 80 vs 160 W
  • Base Power ConsumptionNvidia RTX Spark N1X 45 vs 55 W
  • CoresIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 24 vs 20

Scores by Category

Evenly split — each wins 1 of 3 categories

CategoryRTX Spark N1XCore Ultra 9 290HX PlusLead
Core Specifications
+11
Benchmark
Tie
Integrated Graphics
+14

Value for Money

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Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

Detailed Specifications

Core Specifications

Feature
RTX Spark N1X
Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Cores
20
24
Threads
N/A
24
Base Frequency
N/A
2.7 GHz
Base Power Consumption
45 W18% less
55 W
Maximum Frequency
N/A
5.5 GHz
Maximum Power Consumption
80 W50% less
160 W
L2 Cache
N/A
40 MB
L3 Cache
N/A
36 MB
Lithography Process
N/A
3 nm

Integrated Graphics

Feature
RTX Spark N1X
Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Model

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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