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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 4500 vs Ryzen 9 6900HS

The Ryzen 5 4500 is slower than the Ryzen 9 6900HS on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Is 3 months newer
  • Available for $99.99
  • Up to 22% faster on average across 100+ games

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Ryzen 9 6900HS ranks 17 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 9 6900HS has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 9 6900HS has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 9 6900HS has 8 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 4500 has a 9% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 6900HS boosts 20% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 9 6900HS draws 30W less power.

AM4
Sockethelp
FP7
Renoir
Codenamehelp
Rembrandt
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Mobile
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon 680M
3200 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
4800 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 4500 or Ryzen 9 6900HS?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 6900HS. It's 50% faster than the Ryzen 5 4500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 51/100 vs 34/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 6900HS than Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
50% 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 9 6900HS?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 6900HS is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 9 6900HS worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 51/100 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 9 6900HS?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 4500 scores 34/100, Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 51/100. 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 9 6900HS 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 9 6900HS?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 6900HS is the stronger pick at 51/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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