Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
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Core Ultra 5 235 vs Ryzen 5 4500
The Core Ultra 5 235 is much faster than the Ryzen 5 4500 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $166.01 more expensive!
Core Ultra 5 23567% Score
- Up to 65% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 2 years and 10 months newer
- Up to 99% more expensive – $266.00 vs $99.99
Ryzen 5 450034% Score
- Up to 99% cheaper – $99.99 vs $266.00
- Up to 21% better value for money
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.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 5 4500 has a 6% higher base clock.
LGA1851
Sockethelp
AM4Arrow Lake-S
Codenamehelp
RenoirDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopArc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics6400 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 5 235 or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 235. It's 97% faster than the Ryzen 5 4500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 67/100 vs 34/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 235 than Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
97% 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 Ultra 5 235 or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 235 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 5 235 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 67/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core Ultra 5 235 and Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 5 235 scores 67/100, 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 Ultra 5 235 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 Ultra 5 235 or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 235 is the stronger pick at 67/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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