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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i9-9900 vs Ryzen 5 4500

The Core i9-9900 is slightly faster than the Ryzen 5 4500 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $243.01 more expensive!

  • Up to 5% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Up to 228% more expensive$343.00 vs $99.99
  • Is 3 years newer
  • Up to 228% cheaper$99.99 vs $343.00
  • Up to 212% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Core i9-9900 ranks 2 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i9-9900 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i9-9900 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i9-9900 has 8 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 4500 has a 16% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i9-9900 boosts 22% higher.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 5 4500 is $243.01 cheaper.

LGA1151
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AM4
Coffee Lake-R
Codenamehelp
Renoir
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Desktop
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
2666 MHz (DDR4)
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3200 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-9900 or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
The Core i9-9900. It's 6% faster than the Ryzen 5 4500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 36/100 vs 34/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i9-9900 than Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
6% 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 i9-9900 or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
The Core i9-9900 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i9-9900 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 36/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i9-9900 and Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
Performance: Core i9-9900 scores 36/100, Ryzen 5 4500 scores 34/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i9-9900 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 i9-9900 or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
The Core i9-9900 is the stronger pick at 36/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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