CPU Market Prices
Current market data for 149,908 CPUs and processors listed on eBay.
What you'll usually pay
๐ก Buying used saves about 69% here.
๐ In short easy summary
Significant value is found in older sockets like LGA 1155/Socket H2 and LGA 2011/Socket R, both showing a -54% delta. Conversely, Ryzen 7 processors command a premium with a 169% delta over the market median.
๐ Best value for your money
Price by socket type
Why? Prices range from 29.92 for LGA 1155 to 129.99 for FCLGA1200 based on architecture age.
Price by processor type
Why? Value varies from Core i7 6th Gen at 37.5 to Ryzen 7 at 174.99.
Price by processor model
Why? Specific models range from the Intel Core i7-6700 at 35.93 to the Intel Core i7-4790K at 92.
Price by number of cores
Why? Core counts drive pricing from 25.24 for 2 cores up to 129.39 for 32 cores.
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Common questions
What is the price difference between new and used processors?
The median price for new processors is 146.48, while the median for used is 45.75.
Which processor type offers the highest median price?
The Ryzen 7 has the highest median price at 174.99.
How does the number of cores affect the median price?
Median prices increase with core count, from 25.24 for 2 cores to 129.39 for 32 cores.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $13โ$310, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked August 10, 2026.