Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Core i5-9500T vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Intel Core i5-9500T currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Sep 30, 2026
Used price differenceAMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is 4,293.9% higher
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceAMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is 97.7% lower

Which CPU Should You Buy?

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

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core i5-9500T 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 3990X is about 1,226.6% 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 i5-9500T has a 245 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 i5-9500TAMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
Current used price$33$1,450
Current new price$52.99$2,200
Relative gaming performance4848
Gaming performance per dollar1.4530.033
Cinebench R23 multi4,85164,355
Cinebench R23 single9321,265
Cores / threads6 / 664 / 128
Socket-sTRX4
TDP35 W280 W
Release year20192020
Qualified sales115
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