Head-to-head used CPU value

AMD Ryzen 7 3800X vs Intel Core i7-9800X X Series

Intel Core i7-9800X X Series currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Sep 30, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i7-9800X X Series is 49.5% lower
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceIntel Core i7-9800X X Series is 98.1% higher

Which CPU Should You Buy?

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

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core i7-9800X X Series 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 7 3800X is about 0.8% 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 7 3800X has a 60 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 7 3800XIntel Core i7-9800X X Series
Current used price$99$49.99
Current new price$138.71$122.43
Relative gaming performance5555
Gaming performance per dollar0.5531.096
Cinebench R23 multi13,80713,701
Cinebench R23 single1,2001,187
Cores / threads8 / 168 / 16
SocketAM4-
TDP105 W165 W
Release year20192018
Qualified sales511
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