The Core i7-11700K is a much faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 4500, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $247.01 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-11700K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 12 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 4500
- Up to 78% cheaper – $68.98 vs $315.99
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i7-11700K vs Ryzen 5 4500 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-11700K
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
204
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, $
$315.99
21%
Value, $/FPS
$1.54/FPS
23%
Ryzen 5 4500
Apr 4th, 2022
Average FPS
189
93%
Min 1% FPS
125
93%
Price, $
$68.98
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.36/FPS
100%
Core i7-11700K 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 i7-11700K vs Ryzen 5 4500 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-11700K vs Ryzen 5 4500 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-11700K
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Ryzen 5 4500
Apr 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
8 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
82%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-11700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 4500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 4th, 2022 |
| $399.00 | MSRP | $129.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Not Available |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
