Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Core i3-10300 vs Intel Core i5-9500T

Intel Core i5-9500T currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Sep 30, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i5-9500T is 40% lower
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceIntel Core i5-9500T is 67.2% higher

Which CPU Should You Buy?

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

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core i5-9500T 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 i3-10300 is about 14.1% faster in the tracked Cinebench R23 multi-core result. Core count, cooling, and application behavior still affect real workloads.

Platform And Upgrade Cost

Socket data is incomplete for this pair. Intel Core i5-9500T has a 30 W lower tracked TDP.

Price, Benchmark And Platform Comparison

Used price uses the latest median, then the 25th percentile or minimum as fallback.

MetricIntel Core i3-10300Intel Core i5-9500T
Current used price$55$33
Current new price$95.59$52.99
Relative gaming performance4848
Gaming performance per dollar0.8691.453
Cinebench R23 multi5,6444,851
Cinebench R23 single1,153932
Cores / threads4 / 86 / 6
Socket--
TDP65 W35 W
Release year20202019
Qualified sales3511
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