Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Core i7-6950X Extreme Edition vs Intel Core i5-8500T

Intel Core i5-8500T currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Sep 2, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i5-8500T is 82.3% lower
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceIntel Core i5-8500T is 465.6% higher

Which CPU Should You Buy?

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

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core i5-8500T 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 i7-6950X Extreme Edition is about 68.8% 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 i5-8500T has a 105 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 i7-6950X Extreme EditionIntel Core i5-8500T
Current used price$169.5$29.99
Current new price$302.99$122.99
Relative gaming performance4747
Gaming performance per dollar0.2771.565
Cinebench R23 multi15,2794,766
Cinebench R23 single1,000894
Cores / threads10 / 206 / 6
Socket--
TDP140 W35 W
Release year20162018
Qualified sales1411
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