Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Core i3-10325 vs Intel Core i7-9800X X Series

Intel Core i7-9800X X Series currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Oct 26, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i7-9800X X Series is 60.5% lower
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceIntel Core i7-9800X X Series is 153.3% higher

Which CPU Should You Buy?

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

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core i7-9800X X Series 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 i7-9800X X Series is about 134.3% 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 i3-10325 has a 100 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 i3-10325Intel Core i7-9800X X Series
Current used price$126.5$49.99
Current new price$133.88$122.43
Relative gaming performance5555
Gaming performance per dollar0.4331.096
Cinebench R23 multi5,84713,701
Cinebench R23 single1,7391,187
Cores / threads4 / 88 / 16
Socket--
TDP65 W165 W
Release year20212018
Qualified sales511
Full valuation

Intel Core i3-10325

Open price history, fair value range, confidence, and complete specifications.

Full valuation

Intel Core i7-9800X X Series

Open price history, fair value range, confidence, and complete specifications.

Build-level estimate

PC Value Calculator

Estimate what a complete gaming PC containing either processor may be worth.