Core Ultra 9 290K Plus vs Ryzen 7 9700X
The Core Ultra 9 290K Plus is same performance as the Ryzen 7 9700X 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 290K Plus has 4 MB more L3 cache.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 7 9700X has a 3% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 9 290K Plus boosts 5% higher.
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Sockethelp
AM5Arrow Lake Refresh
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Granite RidgeDesktop
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DesktopArc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon Graphics7200 MHz (DDR5)
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5600 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 9 290K Plus or Ryzen 7 9700X?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 9 290K Plus or Ryzen 7 9700X?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 9 290K Plus and Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 9 290K Plus scores 80/100, Ryzen 7 9700X scores 80/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core Ultra 9 290K Plus or Ryzen 7 9700X 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 9 290K Plus or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
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