#Intel Core Ultra 9 laptop performance

Intel has introduced its latest Core Ultra 200HX Plus mobile processors, targeting gamers, creators, and power users who need top-tier laptop performance. The new lineup includes the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus and Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, both designed to push performance further within the existing Core Ultra 200HX platform. Performance-wise, the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus delivers up to 8% faster gaming performance and 7% better single-thread performance compared to its predecessor. Compared to older chips like the Intel Core i9-12900HX, gains can reach up to 62% in gaming performance. Systems powered by the Intel Core Ultra 200HX Plus series are already rolling out from major OEMs including Acer, ASUS, Dell (Alienware), HP, Lenovo, MSI, and Razer starting March 17, 2026. Intel has announced its new Core Ultra 200S Plus series desktop processors, which include the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus. The company said the new processors offer improved gaming and multitasking performance compared to earlier models in the Core Ultra lineup. The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus now has 24 cores (8 performance cores and 16 efficiency cores), while the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus has 18 cores (6 performance cores and 12 efficiency cores). Read more in our articles including "MSI Launched 2024 CreatorPro Series Laptops for Content Creators" and "Intel unveils Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus and 7 270HX Plus".