Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
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Ryzen 5 4500 vs Ryzen 9 8940HX
The Ryzen 5 4500 is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 9 8940HX on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Ryzen 5 450035% Score
- Available for $99.99
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 9 8940HX?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 8940HX. It's 103% faster than the Ryzen 5 4500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 71/100 vs 35/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 8940HX than Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
103% 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 8940HX?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 8940HX is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 9 8940HX worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 71/100 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 8940HX?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 4500 scores 35/100, Ryzen 9 8940HX scores 71/100. 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 8940HX 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 8940HX?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 8940HX is the stronger pick at 71/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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