The Ryzen 5 4500 is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-7100, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $31.54 more expensive!
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 4500
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-7100
- Up to 40% cheaper – $47.46 vs $79.00
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 22% less energy – 51 vs 65 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 5 4500 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Ryzen 5 4500 vs Core i3-7100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-7100
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
183
97%
Min 1% FPS
122
98%
Price, $
$47.46
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.25/FPS
100%
Ryzen 5 4500 vs Core i3-7100 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Ryzen 5 4500 vs Core i3-7100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Ryzen 5 4500 vs Core i3-7100 in core CPU performance specifications
Ryzen 5 4500
Apr 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i3-7100
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
75%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Ryzen 5 4500 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-7100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $129.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket AM4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Not Available | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 51 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| 4.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
