Valorant
1080p@360Hz·05:55 played
uncessor·7h ago
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FPS1% Low
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32 GB
39%usage
Core i7-4820K vs Ryzen 5 4500
The Core i7-4820K 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 $61.39 more expensive!
Core i7-4820K9% Score
Ryzen 5 450032% Score
- Up to 79% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 8 years and 9 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.
LGA2011
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AM4Ivy Bridge-E
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RenoirDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated GraphicsDDR3
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3200 MHz (DDR4)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-4820K or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 4500. It's 256% faster than the Core i7-4820K on average across 100+ games, scoring 32/100 vs 9/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 4500 than Core i7-4820K?expand_more
256% 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 i7-4820K 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 32/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-4820K and Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
Performance: Core i7-4820K scores 9/100, Ryzen 5 4500 scores 32/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i7-4820K 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 i7-4820K or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 4500 is the stronger pick at 32/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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