Head-to-head used CPU value

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X vs Intel Core i9-11900

Intel Core i9-11900 currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Sep 6, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i9-11900 is 56.4% lower
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceIntel Core i9-11900 is 130.1% higher

Which CPU Should You Buy?

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

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core i9-11900 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 Threadripper 3970X is about 70.3% 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 sTRX4, so an in-socket upgrade may be possible with the right BIOS support. Intel Core i9-11900 has a 215 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 Threadripper 3970XIntel Core i9-11900
Current used price$550$239.99
Current new price$1,343$18.87
Relative gaming performance5656
Gaming performance per dollar0.1010.233
Cinebench R23 multi44,60113,242
Cinebench R23 single1,2801,610
Cores / threads32 / 648 / 16
SocketsTRX4-
TDP280 W65 W
Release year20192021
Qualified sales79
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