Head-to-head used CPU value

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs Intel Core i5-13400F

Intel Core i5-13400F currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Sep 2, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i5-13400F is 10.2% lower
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceIntel Core i5-13400F is 11.7% higher

Which CPU Should You Buy?

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

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core i5-13400F 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

Intel Core i5-13400F is about 9.4% 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 AM5, so an in-socket upgrade may be possible with the right BIOS support. AMD Ryzen 5 8600G has a 83 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 8600GIntel Core i5-13400F
Current used price$144.73$129.99
Current new price$187.9$191.99
Relative gaming performance5858
Gaming performance per dollar0.3970.444
Cinebench R23 multi13,52614,793
Cinebench R23 single1,7381,762
Cores / threads6 / 1210 / 16
SocketAM5-
TDP65 W148 W
Release year20242023
Qualified sales511
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