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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

FX-6100 vs Ryzen 5 4500

The FX-6100 is much slower than the Ryzen 5 4500 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a slightly better value for money, as it's $66.09 cheaper!

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Up to 191% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 10 years and 8 months newer
Available for $99.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Fortnite2017

FX-6100

331FPS

Ryzen 5 4500

329FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

FX-6100

183FPS

Ryzen 5 4500

208FPS

Elden Ring2022

FX-6100

146FPS

Ryzen 5 4500

155FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

FX-6100

208FPS

Ryzen 5 4500

225FPS

League of Legends2009

FX-6100

114FPS

Ryzen 5 4500

239FPS

Destiny 22017

FX-6100

578FPS

Ryzen 5 4500

595FPS

Valorant2020

FX-6100

538FPS

Ryzen 5 4500

611FPS

Minecraft2011

FX-6100

576FPS

Ryzen 5 4500

639FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

FX-6100

Ryzen 5 4500

33%

Ryzen 5 4500 ranks 31 points higher.

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Threadshelp

Ryzen 5 4500 has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

FX-6100

8 MB

Ryzen 5 4500

8 MB

Base Frequencyhelp

FX-6100

3.3 GHz

Ryzen 5 4500

3.6 GHz

Ryzen 5 4500 has a 9% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

FX-6100

3.9 GHz

Ryzen 5 4500

4.1 GHz

Ryzen 5 4500 boosts 5% higher.

TDPhelp

FX-6100

95W

Ryzen 5 4500

65W

Ryzen 5 4500 draws 30W less power.

Pricehelp

FX-6100

$33.90

Ryzen 5 4500

$99.99

FX-6100 is $66.09 cheaper.

FX-6100Ryzen 5 4500

AM3+

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AM4

Zambezi

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Renoir

Desktop

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Desktop

On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

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No Integrated Graphics

DDR3

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, FX-6100 or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 4500. It's 1650% faster than the FX-6100 on average across 100+ games, scoring 35/100 vs 2/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 4500 than FX-6100?expand_more

1650% 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, FX-6100 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 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 FX-6100 and Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more

Performance: FX-6100 scores 2/100, Ryzen 5 4500 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 FX-6100 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 FX-6100 or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 4500 is the stronger pick at 35/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.