Intel (INTC, Financial) shares rose over 4% to $20.59. This increase follows the recent update from PassMark, a computer hardware benchmarking software, which ranked Intel's Core Ultra 9275HX as the top-performing laptop processor. It outperformed AMD's Ryzen 9 7945HX3D, claiming the title for the highest overall performance in the laptop category.
Reviewers from PCWorld and TomsHardware highlighted the Intel Core Ultra 9275HX's impressive performance and its positive impact on laptop battery life, further boosting its appeal in the competitive market.