Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Core i3-1215UL vs Intel Core i9-10900X X Series

Intel Core i3-1215UL currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Sep 30, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i9-10900X X Series is 32.6% higher
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceIntel Core i9-10900X X Series is 24.5% lower

Which CPU Should You Buy?

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

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core i3-1215UL 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 i9-10900X X Series is about 253.8% 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 i3-1215UL has a 150 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 i3-1215ULIntel Core i9-10900X X Series
Current used price$89$117.98
Current new price-$302.44
Relative gaming performance5050
Gaming performance per dollar0.5620.424
Cinebench R23 multi4,82117,055
Cinebench R23 single1,5161,219
Cores / threads6 / 810 / 20
Socket--
TDP15 W165 W
Release year20222019
Qualified sales517
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