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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i9-11900F vs Ryzen 5 4500

The Core i9-11900F is quite a bit faster than the Ryzen 5 4500 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 36% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Up to 227% more expensive$422 vs $99.99
  • Is 1 year and 1 month newer
  • Up to 227% cheaper$99.99 vs $422
  • Up to 140% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core i9-11900F ranks 19 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i9-11900F has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i9-11900F has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i9-11900F has 8 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 4500 has a 44% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i9-11900F boosts 27% higher.

LGA1200
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AM4
Rocket Lake
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Renoir
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
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No Integrated Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4)
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3200 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-11900F or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
The Core i9-11900F. It's 58% faster than the Ryzen 5 4500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 52/100 vs 33/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i9-11900F than Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
58% 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 i9-11900F or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
The Core i9-11900F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i9-11900F worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 52/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i9-11900F and Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
Performance: Core i9-11900F scores 52/100, 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 i9-11900F 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 i9-11900F or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
The Core i9-11900F is the stronger pick at 52/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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