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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 4500 vs Ryzen 5 9500F

The Ryzen 5 4500 is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 5 9500F on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 70% cheaper$99.99 vs $219
  • Up to 79% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 3 years and 6 months newer
  • Up to 5% better value for money
  • Up to 70% more expensive$219 vs $99.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 5 9500F ranks 39 points higher.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 9500F has 24 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 9500F has a 6% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 9500F boosts 22% higher.

AM4
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AM5
Renoir
Codenamehelp
Granite Ridge
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4)
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5600 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 4500 or Ryzen 5 9500F?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 9500F. It's 111% faster than the Ryzen 5 4500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 74/100 vs 35/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 9500F than Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
111% 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 4500 or Ryzen 5 9500F?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 9500F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 9500F worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 74/100 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 4500 and Ryzen 5 9500F?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 4500 scores 35/100, Ryzen 5 9500F scores 74/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 4500 or Ryzen 5 9500F 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 4500 or Ryzen 5 9500F?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 9500F is the stronger pick at 74/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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