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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£55
  • Avg. price in US: ~$80
  • PassMark benchmark result: 15993
  • N. of physical cores: 6
  • CPU boost clock speed: 4.1 GHz

AMD Ryzen 5 4500 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

5.6

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

5.1

Technical Score

10.0%

9.6

User score

Good
5.1

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

4.3

Performance

18.0%

5.6

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

6.8

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.4

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.3

Platform

1.0%

2.8

Integrated Graphics

Good
9.6

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

9.4

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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4.7
(3440)
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4.7
(3)
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1.0
(1)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

Exceptional
  • 4.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    4.4

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    4.4

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    4.9

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    2.1

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    2.6

    N. of physical cores

  • 3.1
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.3

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    2.6

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    4.0

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    2.1

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 is a budget-friendly desktop processor featuring 6 cores and 12 threads based on the 7nm Zen 2 architecture, with a base clock speed of 3.6GHz and a maximum boost clock of 4.1GHz. It fits the AM4 socket and supports dual-channel DDR4-3200 memory, operating with a 65W TDP while including a bundled Wraith Stealth cooler. Its primary strengths lie in its high core count for its price bracket, making it capable for entry-level productivity tasks and casual gaming when paired with a discrete GPU. However, notable drawbacks include its limited 8MB of L3 cache, lack of integrated graphics, and lack of support for PCIe 4.0, which can bottleneck modern high-speed storage and entry-level graphics cards.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 5 4500

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

4.3

Performance

18.0%

5.6

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

6.8

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.4

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.3

Platform

1.0%

2.8

Integrated Graphics

5.1
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has a technical score of 5.15 points, which is lower than that of 51.4% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

9.4

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.7
(3440)
amazon
4.7
(3)
amazon
1.0
(1)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

9.6
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has a user score of 9.58 points, which is higher than that of 96.3% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
10
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 88.3% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

5.6

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

6.9
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.9 points, which is higher than 69% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

AMD
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

desktop
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 56% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

AM4
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 uses the AM4 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 76.3% of processors and equal to that of 9.7% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

X570, B550, A520, X470, B450, B350, A320
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 supports X570, B550, A520, X470, B450, B350, A320 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 70.5% of processors and equal to that of 0.1% of processors.
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

6
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has 6 CPU cores, which is more than 49.9% of processors and equal to 13.4% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

12
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 offers 12 CPU threads, which is more than 55.1% of processors and equal to 14.1% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

4.1 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 reaches a boost clock of 4.1 GHz which is lower than that of 56.2% of processors and equal to that of 2.9% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

6 x 3.6 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has a base clock of 6x3.6 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

7 nm
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 uses a 7 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 71.5% of processors and equal to that of 10.9% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

TSMC 7 nm
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 is built on the TSMC 7 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 56.7% of processors and equal to that of 9.4% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

8 MB
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has an L3 cache of 8 MB which is larger than that of 39.7% of processors and equal to that of 11.8% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

3 MB
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has an L2 cache of 3 MB which is larger than that of 50.2% of processors and equal to that of 4.4% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

384 KB
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has an L1 cache of 384 KB which is larger than that of 45% of processors and equal to that of 15.8% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR4
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 supports DDR DDR4, which is newer than that of 26.3% of processors and equal to that of 31.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

3,200 MHz
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 supports memory speeds up to 3,200 MHz, which is higher than that of 51.5% of processors and equal to 8.3% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR4-3200 MHz
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-3,200 MHz, which is higher than that of 51.1% of processors and equal to 8.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

3,200 MHz
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 supports XMP/EXPO memory speeds up to 3,200 MHz, which is higher than that of 90.7% of processors and equal to 1.5% of processors.
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

128 GB
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 61.9% of processors and equal to 21.4% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

no
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 does not include integrated graphics. 87.6% include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

N/A
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

N/A
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

N/A
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

65 W
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has a TDP of 65 W which is higher than that of 70% of processors and equal to that of 16.1% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

65 W
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has a base power of 65 W which is higher than that of 70.3% of processors and equal to that of 16.4% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

88 W
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has a boost power of 88 W which is higher than that of 57.6% of processors and equal to that of 6.3% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 supports configurable TDP. 52.9% support configurable TDP.
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AMD Ryzen 5 4500 vs the average processor

  • Unlocked for overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Has an unlocked CPU multiplier, which makes manual CPU overclocking much easier on supported platforms.
    When it matters: When you plan to push clock speeds beyond stock settings instead of leaving the processor completely at default behavior.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
  • 8 more PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (24 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    What it is: The number of PCIe lanes provided directly by the processor.
    When it matters: When you connect fast GPUs, SSDs, or expansion cards.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=20

    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (24 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.24 vs 16
  • Includes stock cooler
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
    What it is: A stock CPU cooler is included in the box with the processor.
    When it matters: When total build cost matters and you need to know whether separate cooling must be bought right away.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Allows memory speeds beyond official stock settings through manual tuning or profile-based overclocking.
    When it matters: When you want to push RAM performance higher than stock support allows, especially in enthusiast or gaming builds.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • 41.7% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has a lower process node than the average processor (7 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has a lower process node than the average processor (7 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.7 nm vs 12 nm
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    What it is: The reported operating temperature of the processor.
    When it matters: When you monitor thermals, cooling, or system stability.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <100 °C

    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.95 °C vs 100 °C
  • 2x more memory capacity
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
    When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=128 GB

    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.128 GB vs 64 GB
  • 4 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has more CPU threads than the average processor (12 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 16+

    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has more CPU threads than the average processor (12 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.12 vs 8
  • Modern CPU socket
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP2).
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
  • 4 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has more CPU threads than the average processor (12 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 51.8% higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (15,993 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 30.1% higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (6,237 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 41.7% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has a lower process node than the average processor (7 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Renoir vs Kaby Lake).
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 7 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 12.4% smaller die size
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has a lower die size than the average processor (156 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • 8 more PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (24 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • 2x more memory capacity
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • Includes stock cooler
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.

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Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Power & Thermal
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 4.7% lower boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (4.1 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 22.4% less L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 1,714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1,714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • No integrated graphics
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 does not include integrated graphics, the average processor does.
  • 44.4% higher base power
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has a higher base power draw than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 44.4% higher TDP
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has a higher TDP than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
  • 37.5% higher boost power
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (88 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
  • 22.4% less L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 1,714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1,714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 1,714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1,714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.1.33 MB/core vs 1,714 MB/core
  • 44.4% higher base power
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has a higher base power draw than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
    When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <30 W

    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has a higher base power draw than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.65 W vs 45 W
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    What it is: The highest safe operating junction temperature before the CPU starts throttling or protecting itself.
    When it matters: When you tune cooling or monitor thermals under load.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=100 °C

    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.95 °C vs 100 °C
  • No integrated graphics
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 does not include integrated graphics, the average processor does.
    What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
    When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 does not include integrated graphics, the average processor does.
  • 4.7% lower boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (4.1 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (4.1 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.4.1 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 44.4% higher TDP
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has a higher TDP than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
    When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <30 W

    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has a higher TDP than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.65 W vs 45 W
  • 37.5% higher boost power
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (88 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
    When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <50 W

    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (88 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.88 W vs 64 W
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
    What it is: The kind of TPM security support associated with the processor or its platform.
    When it matters: When operating-system requirements, device encryption, enterprise security, or platform trust features matter.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 5 4500 supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
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Third-party reviews

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amazon
4.7
3440 Reviews
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4.7
3 Reviews
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1.0
1 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about AMD Ryzen 5 4500?

  • Affordable budget-friendly price point for cost-conscious buyers
  • Features 6 cores and 12 threads, providing good multitasking for its price bracket
  • Sufficient performance for everyday workloads and light to competitive gaming
  • Unlocked multiplier allows for easy overclocking
  • Includes a bundled AMD Wraith Stealth cooler
  • Compatible with a wide range of older, affordable AM4 motherboards

What customers dislike about AMD Ryzen 5 4500?

  • Uses the older Zen 2 architecture rather than the newer Zen 3
  • Significantly undersized L3 cache (only 8MB) which limits performance in many games
  • Lacks integrated graphics, requiring a separate dedicated graphics card
  • Loses out to modern alternatives like the Intel Core i3-12100 or Ryzen 5 5500 for a small price difference
  • Supports only PCIe 3.0, missing out on the faster PCIe 4.0 bandwidth
  • Some users report the included stock cooler can struggle under heavy thermal loads

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The TechTeamGB review characterizes the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 as a "puzzling" budget release, utilizing older Zen 2 architecture to clear stock. While offering six cores for around £120/$129, the chip suffers from significant compromises, including a severely reduced 8MB L3 cache and a lack of PCIe 4.0 support. YouTubePros include strong multi-threaded performance in productivity tasks...Read more

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04/04/2022
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 - LanOC Reviews

The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 is a budget-focused, 6-core/12-thread processor based on the older Zen 2 "Renoir" architecture, designed for the sub-$150 market. It offers solid multi-threaded productivity performance and includes a Wraith Stealth cooler, making it efficient for budget builds. However, the chip lacks PCIe Gen 4 support and features a severely limited 8MB L3 cache, which...Read more

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30/04/2022
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 Review - PCMag

The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 is a budget-focused 6-core processor utilizing the older Zen 2 architecture, intended for ultra-budget systems. It is characterized by a significantly reduced 8MB L3 cache and, despite being based on a mobile APU design, requires a dedicated graphics card, which limitations hurt its gaming potential. PCMagPerformance-wise, while the chip holds its own in...Read more

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AMD Ryzen 3 4100 and Ryzen 5 4500 Review: The Budget Crisis

Tom's Hardware reviews the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 and Ryzen 3 4100 as budget "Zen 2" options that lack integrated graphics and are restricted to PCIe 3.0, hindering performance against modern alternatives. Benchmarks show the Intel Core i3-12100 significantly outperforming both chips in gaming and single-threaded tasks, with the Ryzen 5 4500 offering only slight, niche advantages in...Read more

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01/05/2022
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 - Review 2022 - PCMag Australia

The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 is a budget-focused, 6-core/12-thread processor based on the older Zen 2 architecture, functioning as a CPU-only part requiring a dedicated graphics card. While offering solid multi-threaded value and competing well in productivity tasks, its performance is restricted by a severely reduced 8MB L3 cache. Pros include its low launch price of $129 and bundled...Read more

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30/04/2022
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 - Review 2022 - PCMag UK

The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 is a budget-focused, 6-core/12-thread processor based on the older Zen 2 architecture, designed as a low-cost entry point for productivity tasks. It offers strong multi-threaded performance for its price, often exceeding quad-core rivals, and includes the AMD Wraith Stealth cooler. However, the processor is heavily limited by only 8MB of L3 cache, which...Read more

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12/04/2022
Don’t Choose Wrong - Ryzen 5 5500 & 4500 Review Would you like to compare these results against the Ryzen 5 5500 or see specific gaming benchmarks for...

The Hardware Canucks review positions the Ryzen 5 5500 (Zen 3) and 4500 (Zen 2) as budget-friendly, entry-level, non-APU processors aimed at competing with Intel's lower-end Alder Lake offerings. Key pros include low power consumption and high value as drop-in upgrades for older B350/B450 AM4 motherboards, with the 5500 providing a 10–15% performance boost over the 4500 thanks to...Read more

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hardwaredealz.com
20/03/2026
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 vs. Intel Core i5-10500 - Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 and Intel Core i5-10500 are budget-to-midrange 6-core/12-thread CPUs, with the 2022 Ryzen offering better multi-threaded performance and an improved upgrade path, while lacking integrated graphics. The 2020 Intel chip features superior single-thread speed and integrated UHD Graphics 630, though it is limited by a locked multiplier and the older LGA1200 platform....Read more

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15/05/2026
CPU-Z Benchmark for AMD Ryzen 5 4500 (4T)

The Intel Core i9-14900KS, as shown in this CPU-Z validation, is a 24-core Raptor Lake Refresh processor capable of reaching 6.2 GHz out-of-the-box on select P-cores. As a "best-binned" chip, it provides top-tier single-core performance for LGA 1700 platforms and acts as a high-end, drop-in upgrade for enthusiasts, according to tech reviews. However, the CPU is extremely...Read more

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Best Intel and AMD Ryzen CPUs in 2026

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