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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 4500 vs Ryzen 5 3500X

The Ryzen 5 4500 is slightly slower than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games and it's also a slightly worse value for money, as it's only $0.01 cheaper!

  • Is 2 years and 7 months newer
  • Available for $99.99
  • Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Similar overall gaming performance.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 5 4500 has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 3500X has 24 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Pricehelp

Ryzen 5 4500 is $0.01 cheaper.

AM4
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AM4
Renoir
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Matisse
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
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No Integrated Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4)
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3200 MHz (DDR4)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 4500 or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 5 4500 or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 4500 and Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 4500 scores 35/100, Ryzen 5 3500X scores 35/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 4500 or Ryzen 5 3500X bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen 5 4500 or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.

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