#Intel Core Ultra 9

At the heart of the ROG NUC 2025 is Intel’s latest Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, featuring 24 cores, 36 MB of cache, and boost speeds up to 5.4 GHz. 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. Read more in our articles including "ASUS ROG Flow Z13-KJP unveiled" and "ASUS ROG NUC 2025 Mini Gaming PC Coming to the Philippines by End of Q3 2025".