Head-to-head used CPU value

AMD Ryzen 7 9700F vs Intel Core i9-13900

AMD Ryzen 7 9700F currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Sep 2, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i9-13900 is 9.1% higher
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceIntel Core i9-13900 is 7.9% lower

Which CPU Should You Buy?

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

Best Gaming Value

AMD Ryzen 7 9700F 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 i9-13900 is about 41.4% 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 7 9700F has a 154 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 9700FIntel Core i9-13900
Current used price$275$299.95
Current new price$2,142$770
Relative gaming performance7676
Gaming performance per dollar0.2750.253
Cinebench R23 multi23,12732,691
Cinebench R23 single2,2062,165
Cores / threads8 / 1624 / 32
SocketAM5-
TDP65 W219 W
Release year20252023
Qualified sales109
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