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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-9700 vs Ryzen 5 4500U

The Core i7-9700 is slightly faster than the Ryzen 5 4500U on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 12% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Available for $338.02
  • Is 9 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Similar overall gaming performance.

Coreshelp

Core i7-9700 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i7-9700 has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-9700 has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-9700 has a 30% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-9700 boosts 18% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 4500U draws 50W less power.

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LGA1151
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FP6
Coffee Lake
Codenamehelp
Renoir
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Mobile
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon Graphics 384SP
2666 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4), 4266 MHz (LPDDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-9700 or Ryzen 5 4500U?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 i7-9700 or Ryzen 5 4500U?expand_more
The Core i7-9700 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i7-9700 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 35/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-9700 and Ryzen 5 4500U?expand_more
Performance: Core i7-9700 scores 35/100, Ryzen 5 4500U scores 35/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i7-9700 or Ryzen 5 4500U 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 i7-9700 or Ryzen 5 4500U?expand_more
The Core i7-9700 is the stronger pick at 35/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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