Head-to-head used CPU value

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

Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Intel Core i9-13900T is about 0.8% faster in the tracked relative gaming score.

Prices updated Sep 2, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i9-13900T is 59.6% higher
Gaming differenceIntel Core i9-13900T is 0.8% higher
Value differenceIntel Core i9-13900T is 36.8% 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 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 16.2% 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 i9-13900T has a 53 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 250KF PlusIntel Core i9-13900T
Current used price$175.12$279.5
Current new price$199.99$559.68
Relative gaming performance7374
Gaming performance per dollar0.4190.264
Cinebench R23 multi32,20126,980
Cinebench R23 single2,3561,986
Cores / threads18 / 1824 / 32
SocketFCLGA1851-
TDP159 W106 W
Release year20262023
Qualified sales1010
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