Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Core i5-9600K vs Intel Core i5-11500

Intel Core i5-9600K currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Sep 2, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i5-11500 is 65.6% higher
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceIntel Core i5-11500 is 39.6% lower

Which CPU Should You Buy?

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

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core i5-9600K 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 i5-11500 is about 47.8% 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 30 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 i5-9600KIntel Core i5-11500
Current used price$54.99$91.09
Current new price$98.81$174.91
Relative gaming performance5252
Gaming performance per dollar0.9370.565
Cinebench R23 multi6,79710,045
Cinebench R23 single1,1661,512
Cores / threads6 / 66 / 12
Socket--
TDP95 W65 W
Release year20182021
Qualified sales511
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