Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Core i5-13600 vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

Intel Core i5-13600 currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Sep 2, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core Ultra 9 285K is 117.1% higher
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceIntel Core Ultra 9 285K is 53.8% lower

Which CPU Should You Buy?

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

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core i5-13600 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 Ultra 9 285K is about 95.4% 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 i5-13600 has a 96 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 i5-13600Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
Current used price$174.99$379.99
Current new price$711.4$479.99
Relative gaming performance7272
Gaming performance per dollar0.4090.189
Cinebench R23 multi22,02943,043
Cinebench R23 single1,9882,380
Cores / threads14 / 2024 / 24
Socket-FCLGA1851
TDP154 W250 W
Release year20232024
Qualified sales159
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Intel Core i5-13600

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