The Core i9-10850K is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 4500, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's €218.77 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-10850K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 12 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 4500
- Up to 77% cheaper – €66.22 vs €284.99
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-10850K vs Ryzen 5 4500 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10850K
Jul 27th, 2020
Average FPS
193
100%
Min 1% FPS
128
100%
Price, €
€284.99
23%
Value, €/FPS
€1.47/FPS
24%
Ryzen 5 4500
Apr 4th, 2022
Average FPS
189
98%
Min 1% FPS
125
98%
Price, €
€66.22
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.35/FPS
100%
Core i9-10850K vs Ryzen 5 4500 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-10850K vs Ryzen 5 4500 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10850K vs Ryzen 5 4500 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10850K
Jul 27th, 2020
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
92%
Ryzen 5 4500
Apr 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
60%
L3 Cache
8 MB
40%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
79%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10850K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 4500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jul 27th, 2020 | Release Date | Apr 4th, 2022 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $129.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Not Available |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
