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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 4500 vs Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

The Ryzen 5 4500 is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen Threadripper 7960X on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $1,071.01 cheaper!

  • Up to 1062% cheaper$99.99 vs $1,171.00
  • Up to 634% better value for money
  • Up to 58% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 year and 7 months newer
  • Up to 1062% more expensive$1,171.00 vs $99.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen Threadripper 7960X ranks 31 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has 18 more cores.

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Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has 36 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has 120 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has a 17% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X boosts 29% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 4500 draws 285W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 5 4500 is $1,071.01 cheaper.

AM4
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sTR5
Renoir
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Storm Peak
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
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No Integrated Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4)
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5200 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 4500 or Ryzen Threadripper 7960X?expand_more
The Ryzen Threadripper 7960X. It's 97% faster than the Ryzen 5 4500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 63/100 vs 32/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen Threadripper 7960X than Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
97% 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 Threadripper 7960X?expand_more
The Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen Threadripper 7960X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 63/100 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 Threadripper 7960X?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 4500 scores 32/100, Ryzen Threadripper 7960X scores 63/100. 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 Threadripper 7960X 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 Threadripper 7960X?expand_more
The Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is the stronger pick at 63/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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