Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Core i9-13900E vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus

Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus is about 0.6% faster in the tracked relative gaming score.

Prices updated Sep 6, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus is 31.3% lower
Gaming differenceIntel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus is 0.6% higher
Value differenceIntel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus is 46.6% higher

Which CPU Should You Buy?

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

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus 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 Ultra 5 250KF Plus is about 27.8% 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 i9-13900E has a 94 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 i9-13900EIntel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus
Current used price$255.01$175.12
Current new price-$199.99
Relative gaming performance7373
Gaming performance per dollar0.2860.419
Cinebench R23 multi25,19432,201
Cinebench R23 single1,9012,356
Cores / threads24 / 3218 / 18
Socket-FCLGA1851
TDP65 W159 W
Release year20232026
Qualified sales1010
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