What is the best used cpu for gaming under $150?

Right now it's the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, typically $145 used including shipping.

Best used CPU for gaming under $150 (October 2026)

Every model whose typical used price (including shipping) is under $150 today, ranked by performance. Performance index: approximate gaming average with a fast graphics card, from public benchmarks, Ryzen 5 5600X = 100. A guide for ranking, not a benchmark. Updated from live eBay listings.

Top pick right now: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X at a typical $145 used, including shipping.

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X

typical $145 · fair $140–$150 · 30d —

performance 125 · 86.2 per $100

Cheapest: $135

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

typical $150 · fair $140–$155 · 30d —

performance 100 · 66.7 per $100

Cheapest: $130

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