Head-to-head used CPU value

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X vs Intel Core i5-13600

Intel Core i5-13600 currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Sep 2, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i5-13600 is 89.7% lower
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceIntel Core i5-13600 is 871.9% higher

Which CPU Should You Buy?

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

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core i5-13600 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 9970X is about 73.8% 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 sTR5, so an in-socket upgrade may be possible with the right BIOS support. Intel Core i5-13600 has a 196 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 9970XIntel Core i5-13600
Current used price$1,700$174.99
Current new price$1,950$711.4
Relative gaming performance7272
Gaming performance per dollar0.0420.409
Cinebench R23 multi83,98222,029
Cinebench R23 single2,5101,988
Cores / threads32 / 6414 / 20
SocketsTR5-
TDP350 W154 W
Release year20252023
Qualified sales515
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