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Core i5-11600K vs Ryzen 5 4500

Core i5-11600K vs Ryzen 5 4500: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i5-11600K

3.9 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-11600K Logo
Intel Core i5-11600K (3,9 GHz/4,9 GHz, 12 MB di cache)

Buy for 239.9 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 238 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 5 4500

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 4500 Logo
AMD Processore desktop Ryzen 5 4500 (6 core/12 thread, 11 MB di cache, fino a 4,1 GHz max boost)

Buy for 75.94 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 237 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i5-11600K

3.9 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-11600K Logo
Intel Core i5-11600K (3,9 GHz/4,9 GHz, 12 MB di cache)

Buy for 239.9 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 238 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 5 4500

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 4500 Logo
AMD Processore desktop Ryzen 5 4500 (6 core/12 thread, 11 MB di cache, fino a 4,1 GHz max boost)

Buy for 75.94 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 237 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-11600K outperforms the cheaper Ryzen 5 4500 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Ryzen 5 4500 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-11600K is 384 days older than the cheaper Ryzen 5 4500.

Advantages of Core i5-11600K

  • Performs up to 16% better in Cyberpunk 2077 than Ryzen 5 4500 - 92 vs 79 FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 4500 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 5 4500

  • Up to 68% cheaper than Core i5-11600K - €75.94 vs €239.90
  • Up to 63% better value when playing Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i5-11600K - €0.96 vs €2.61 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-11600K - 65 vs 125 Watts
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Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

RT Overdrive

Intel Core i5-11600K Logo
Core i5-11600K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


FPS

92

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.61/FPS

37%

Price, €

€239.9

31%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-11600K (3,9 GHz/4,9 GHz, 12 MB di cache)

Buy for 239.9 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 238 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 4500 Logo
Ryzen 5 4500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


FPS

79

86%

Value, €/FPS

€0.96/FPS

100%

Price, €

€75.94

100%

Value Winner

AMD Processore desktop Ryzen 5 4500 (6 core/12 thread, 11 MB di cache, fino a 4,1 GHz max boost)

Buy for 75.94 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 237 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

RT Overdrive

Intel Core i5-11600K Logo
Core i5-11600K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021

AMD Ryzen 5 4500 Logo
Ryzen 5 4500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-11600K Logo
Core i5-11600K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


Single-Core

2186

100%

Multi-Core

8579

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 4500 Logo
Ryzen 5 4500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


Single-Core

1555

71%

Multi-Core

6199

72%

Intel Core i5-11600K Logo

Core i5-11600K

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AMD Ryzen 5 4500 Logo

Ryzen 5 4500

Mar 16th, 2021Release Date
Apr 4th, 2022
Core i5CollectionRyzen 5
Rocket LakeCodenameNot Available
Intel Socket 1200SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.9 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.6 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.1 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
39.0x
Multiplier36.0x
UHD Graphics 750
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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