Core Ultra 7 265KF vs Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
The Core Ultra 7 265KF is slightly faster than the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
L3 Cachehelp
Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has 6 MB more L3 cache.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 7 265KF has a 44% higher base clock.
TDPhelp
Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus draws 70W less power.
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Intel BGA 2114Arrow Lake-S
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Arrow Lake-HX RefreshDesktop
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MobileNo Integrated Graphics
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Arc Graphics 4 Xe LPG6400 MHz (DDR5)
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6400 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 7 265KF or Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core Ultra 7 265KF or Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core Ultra 7 265KF and Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 7 265KF scores 66/100, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus scores 54/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core Ultra 7 265KF or Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core Ultra 7 265KF or Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
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