Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
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Ryzen 5 2600 vs Ryzen 5 4500
The Ryzen 5 2600 is slower than the Ryzen 5 4500 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Ryzen 5 450035% Score
- Up to 25% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 4 years newer
- Up to 54% cheaper – $99.99 vs $199
- Up to 93% 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.
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OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 2600 or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 4500. It's 40% faster than the Ryzen 5 2600 on average across 100+ games, scoring 35/100 vs 25/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 4500 than Ryzen 5 2600?expand_more
40% 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, Ryzen 5 2600 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 Ryzen 5 2600 and Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 2600 scores 25/100, 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 Ryzen 5 2600 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 Ryzen 5 2600 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.
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