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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-3960X vs Ryzen 5 4500

The Core i7-3960X is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 5 4500 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $200.01 more expensive!

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$300.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 667% more expensive – $300.00 vs $99.99

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$99.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 76% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 10 years and 6 months newer
Up to 667% cheaper – $99.99 vs $300.00
Up to 1248% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

191FPS

207FPS

416FPS

563FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-3960X

146FPS

Ryzen 5 4500

239FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-3960X

210FPS

Ryzen 5 4500

225FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-3960X

546FPS

Ryzen 5 4500

611FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-3960X

577FPS

Ryzen 5 4500

639FPS

Dota 22013

Core i7-3960X

172FPS

Ryzen 5 4500

199FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i7-3960X

240FPS

Ryzen 5 4500

233FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i7-3960X

10%

Ryzen 5 4500

33%

Ryzen 5 4500 ranks 23 points higher.

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15 MB

8 MB

Core i7-3960X has 7 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i7-3960X

3.3 GHz

Ryzen 5 4500

3.6 GHz

Ryzen 5 4500 has a 9% higher base clock.

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Core i7-3960X

3.9 GHz

Ryzen 5 4500

4.1 GHz

Ryzen 5 4500 boosts 5% higher.

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Core i7-3960X

130W

Ryzen 5 4500

65W

Ryzen 5 4500 draws 65W less power.

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Core i7-3960X

$300.00

Ryzen 5 4500

$99.99

Ryzen 5 4500 is $200.01 cheaper.

Core i7-3960XRyzen 5 4500

LGA2011

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AM4

Sandy Bridge-E

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Renoir

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

1600 MHz (DDR3)

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-3960X or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 4500. It's 230% faster than the Core i7-3960X on average across 100+ games, scoring 33/100 vs 10/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 4500 than Core i7-3960X?expand_more

230% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-3960X or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 4500 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 5 4500 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 33/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-3960X and Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-3960X scores 10/100, Ryzen 5 4500 scores 33/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-3960X 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 i7-3960X or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 4500 is the stronger pick at 33/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.