Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Core i5-11500 vs Intel Core i9-10850K

Intel Core i5-11500 currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Sep 30, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i9-10850K is 91.7% higher
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceIntel Core i9-10850K is 47.7% lower

Which CPU Should You Buy?

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

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core i5-11500 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 i9-10850K is about 61.6% 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 i5-11500 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 i5-11500Intel Core i9-10850K
Current used price$89.99$172.49
Current new price$174.91$274.97
Relative gaming performance5252
Gaming performance per dollar0.5720.299
Cinebench R23 multi10,04516,235
Cinebench R23 single1,5121,336
Cores / threads6 / 1210 / 20
Socket--
TDP65 W125 W
Release year20212020
Qualified sales116
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