Head-to-head used CPU value

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 vs Intel Core i3-9350KF

Intel Core i3-9350KF currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Sep 2, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i3-9350KF is 8.8% lower
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceIntel Core i3-9350KF is 10% higher

Which CPU Should You Buy?

Gaming value, productivity, and total platform cost can point to different winners.

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core i3-9350KF currently provides more tracked gaming performance per used dollar. Recheck the live prices before buying because a small market move can change the winner.

Productivity And Core Workloads

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is about 44.6% faster in the tracked Cinebench R23 multi-core result. Core count, cooling, and application behavior still affect real workloads.

Platform And Upgrade Cost

Both processors use AM4, so an in-socket upgrade may be possible with the right BIOS support. AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has a 26 W lower tracked TDP.

Price, Benchmark And Platform Comparison

Used price uses the latest median, then the 25th percentile or minimum as fallback.

MetricAMD Ryzen 5 2600Intel Core i3-9350KF
Current used price$39.99$36.48
Current new price$90$56.02
Relative gaming performance4343
Gaming performance per dollar1.081.188
Cinebench R23 multi7,1023,932
Cinebench R23 single1,0161,216
Cores / threads6 / 124 / 4
SocketAM4-
TDP65 W91 W
Release year20182019
Qualified sales1110
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