Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Core Ultra 5 245T vs Intel Core i5-13500TE

Intel Core Ultra 5 245T currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Intel Core i5-13500TE is about 0.6% faster in the tracked relative gaming score.

Prices updated Aug 12, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i5-13500TE is 38.5% higher
Gaming differenceIntel Core i5-13500TE is 0.6% higher
Value differenceIntel Core i5-13500TE is 27.4% lower

Which CPU Should You Buy?

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

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core Ultra 5 245T 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 245T is about 29.4% faster in the tracked Cinebench R23 multi-core result. Core count, cooling, and application behavior still affect real workloads.

Platform And Upgrade Cost

Both processors use FCLGA1851, so an in-socket upgrade may be possible with the right BIOS support. Intel Core i5-13500TE has a 79 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 Ultra 5 245TIntel Core i5-13500TE
Current used price$148$205
Current new price--
Relative gaming performance6768
Gaming performance per dollar0.4550.33
Cinebench R23 multi18,76413,247
Cinebench R23 single2,1921,681
Cores / threads14 / 1414 / 20
SocketFCLGA1851-
TDP114 W35 W
Release year20252023
Qualified sales155
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