Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Core i3-8300T vs AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

Intel Core i3-8300T currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Sep 6, 2026
Used price differenceAMD Ryzen 5 1600X is 14.7% higher
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceAMD Ryzen 5 1600X is 12.8% lower

Which CPU Should You Buy?

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

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core i3-8300T 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 5 1600X is about 31.6% 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 i3-8300T has a 60 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 i3-8300TAMD Ryzen 5 1600X
Current used price$28.99$33.24
Current new price$703.24$80.44
Relative gaming performance3838
Gaming performance per dollar1.3241.155
Cinebench R23 multi5,1956,838
Cinebench R23 single1,105994
Cores / threads4 / 46 / 12
Socket-AM4
TDP35 W95 W
Release year20182017
Qualified sales108
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