Valorant
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Ryzen 5 4500 vs Ryzen 7 3800X
The Ryzen 5 4500 is slightly slower than the Ryzen 7 3800X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Ryzen 5 450033% Score
- Is 2 years and 9 months newer
- Up to 209% cheaper – $99.99 vs $399
- Up to 183% 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 4500 or Ryzen 7 3800X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 3800X. It's 12% faster than the Ryzen 5 4500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 37/100 vs 33/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 3800X than Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
12% 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 7 3800X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 3800X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 3800X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 37/100 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 7 3800X?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 4500 scores 33/100, Ryzen 7 3800X scores 37/100. 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 7 3800X 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 7 3800X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 3800X is the stronger pick at 37/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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