Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Core i7-13700T vs AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Sep 2, 2026
Used price differenceAMD Ryzen 5 9600X is 42.6% lower
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceAMD Ryzen 5 9600X is 74.4% higher

Which CPU Should You Buy?

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

Best Gaming Value

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 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 i7-13700T is about 7.7% 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. AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has a 41 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 i7-13700TAMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Current used price$235$135
Current new price$1,284$162
Relative gaming performance7273
Gaming performance per dollar0.3080.538
Cinebench R23 multi19,17017,689
Cinebench R23 single1,8542,207
Cores / threads16 / 246 / 12
Socket-AM5
TDP106 W65 W
Release year20232024
Qualified sales107
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