# Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus Leaks: 10% Faster Than 285K

URL: https://technosports.co.in/intel-core-ultra-9-290k-plus-leaks-faster/  
Published: 2026-02-03  
Updated: 2026-02-03  
Author: Hardik Dhamija

[Intel](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/homepage.html)‘s Arrow Lake Refresh flagship delivers 10.5% single-core and 11% multi-core gains over 285K in latest Geekbench leak, topping charts ahead of Q1 2026 launch.

![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Intel-Core-Ultra-9-290K-Plus-1-1-1024x533.jpg)

## Core Ultra 9 290K Plus Performance

| Metric | 290K Plus | 285K | Gain |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Single-Core** | 3,535 | 3,200 | +10.5% |
| **Multi-Core** | 25,106 | 22,560 | +11.3% |
| **Boost Clock** | 5.8 GHz | 5.7 GHz | +100 MHz |

## Chart-Topping Benchmarks

Intel’s Core Ultra 9 290K Plus appeared on [Geekbench](https://technosports.co.in/?s=Geekbench) with scores placing it atop processor charts. The chip netted 3,535 points in single-core—10.5% higher than predecessor’s 3,200—and 25,106 multi-core, cementing 11.29% lead.

Test ran on ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E with 64GB DDR5-6800—explore CPU tech at Technosports.

![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Intel-Core-Ultra-9-290K-Plus-2-1-851x1024.webp)

## Arrow Lake Refresh Strategy

Core Ultra 9 290K Plus maintains 24-core (8P + 16E) configuration as 285K but gains performance through higher clocks and platform tuning rather than architecture changes.

**Specifications:**

- 8 Lion Cove P-cores + 16 Skymont E-cores
- Base: 3.7 GHz
- Boost: 5.8 GHz (P-cores), 4.8 GHz (E-cores)
- DDR5-7200 MT/s native
- 250W TDP (rumored)

## Clock Speed Focus

100 MHz P-core and 200 MHz E-core boost drives improvements. Intel achieves gains through binning and optimization versus core increases.

## Versus AMD

Against Ryzen 9 9950X3D, 290K Plus offers 2% single-core advantage and 11% multi-core lead synthetically. However, AMD’s 3D V-Cache retains gaming advantages.

## Last LGA 1851 Product

Arrow Lake “Plus” represents final LGA 1851 products before Nova Lake transitions to LGA 1954. Lineup appears designed to clear Z890 inventory with incremental updates.

**Plus Lineup:**

- Core Ultra 9 290K Plus (flagship)
- Core Ultra 7 270K Plus (24 cores)
- Core Ultra 5 250K Plus (pending)

![Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Intel-Core-Ultra-9-290K-Plus-3-1-1024x576.jpg)

## Launch & Outlook

Expected Q1 2026, likely after Panther Lake mobile CPUs. Pricing determines competitiveness against AMD.

Don’t expect gaming improvements over 285K—AMD’s 3D V-Cache maintains lead. 290K Plus targets productivity and multi-threaded workloads where clocks matter most.

## FAQs

### **When does 290K Plus launch?**

Q1 2026 as final Arrow Lake Refresh before Nova Lake LGA 1954 transition.

### **How much faster than 285K?**

10.5% single-core and 11.3% multi-core through 100 MHz boost and tuning.