Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Core i7-13700TE vs Intel Core i5-13500

Intel Core i5-13500 currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Sep 30, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i5-13500 is 20.5% lower
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceIntel Core i5-13500 is 26.3% higher

Which CPU Should You Buy?

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

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core i5-13500 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 i5-13500 is about 27.3% 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 i7-13700TE has a 119 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 i7-13700TEIntel Core i5-13500
Current used price$220.17$174.99
Current new price-$348.23
Relative gaming performance7171
Gaming performance per dollar0.320.405
Cinebench R23 multi16,41620,899
Cinebench R23 single1,7081,928
Cores / threads16 / 2414 / 20
Socket--
TDP35 W154 W
Release year20232023
Qualified sales513
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