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Core i5-9600KF vs Ryzen 5 4500
The Core i5-9600KF is slightly faster than the Ryzen 5 4500 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $169.96 more expensive!
Core i5-9600KF34% Score
- Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games
Ryzen 5 450034% Score
- Is 3 years and 3 months newer
- Available for $99.99
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core i5-9600KF has a 3% higher base clock.
LGA1151
Sockethelp
AM4Coffee Lake
Codenamehelp
RenoirDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics2666 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-9600KF or Ryzen 5 4500?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, Core i5-9600KF or Ryzen 5 4500?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 Core i5-9600KF and Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-9600KF scores 34/100, Ryzen 5 4500 scores 34/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-9600KF or Ryzen 5 4500 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 Core i5-9600KF or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
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