Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Core i5-10500 vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

Intel Core i5-10500 currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Aug 12, 2026
Used price differenceAMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is 372.4% higher
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceAMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is 78.8% lower

Which CPU Should You Buy?

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

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core i5-10500 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 2990WX is about 394.5% 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 i5-10500 has a 185 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 i5-10500AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
Current used price$86.8$410
Current new price$131.44-
Relative gaming performance5556
Gaming performance per dollar0.6390.136
Cinebench R23 multi8,19840,536
Cinebench R23 single1,1651,008
Cores / threads6 / 1232 / 64
Socket-sTR4
TDP65 W250 W
Release year20202018
Qualified sales1011
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