Head-to-head used CPU value

AMD Ryzen 7 5700G vs Intel Core i9-12900T

AMD Ryzen 7 5700G currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Intel Core i9-12900T is about 1.2% faster in the tracked relative gaming score.

Prices updated Sep 6, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i9-12900T is 112.2% higher
Gaming differenceIntel Core i9-12900T is 1.2% higher
Value differenceIntel Core i9-12900T is 52.3% lower

Which CPU Should You Buy?

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

Best Gaming Value

AMD Ryzen 7 5700G 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 i9-12900T is about 63.3% 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 5700G has a 41 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 5700GIntel Core i9-12900T
Current used price$156.34$331.71
Current new price$193.59-
Relative gaming performance5960
Gaming performance per dollar0.3760.179
Cinebench R23 multi13,98622,840
Cinebench R23 single1,5171,854
Cores / threads8 / 1616 / 24
SocketAM4-
TDP65 W106 W
Release year20212022
Qualified sales1310
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