Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Core i7-10700 vs Intel Core i5-9600T

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

Prices updated Sep 30, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i5-9600T is 69.4% lower
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceIntel Core i5-9600T is 227% higher

Which CPU Should You Buy?

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

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core i5-9600T 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 i7-10700 is about 42.1% 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 i5-9600T 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 i7-10700Intel Core i5-9600T
Current used price$130.74$39.99
Current new price$17.87$1,040
Relative gaming performance4949
Gaming performance per dollar0.3721.215
Cinebench R23 multi8,5154,934
Cinebench R23 single1,255970
Cores / threads8 / 166 / 6
Socket--
TDP65 W35 W
Release year20202019
Qualified sales108
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