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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 4500 vs Xeon E3-1220 v3

The Ryzen 5 4500 is quite a bit faster than the Xeon E3-1220 v3 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 36% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 9 years newer
  • Up to 57% cheaper$99.99 vs $203
  • Up to 114% better value for money
  • Up to 57% more expensive$203 vs $99.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Ryzen 5 4500 ranks 4 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 5 4500 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 5 4500 has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp
Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 4500 has a 16% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 4500 boosts 17% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 4500 draws 15W less power.

AM4
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LGA1150
Renoir
Codenamehelp
Haswell-WS
Desktop
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Server/Workstation
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
1600 MHz (DDR3)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 4500 or Xeon E3-1220 v3?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 4500. It's 13% faster than the Xeon E3-1220 v3 on average across 100+ games, scoring 35/100 vs 31/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 4500 than Xeon E3-1220 v3?expand_more
13% 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 Xeon E3-1220 v3?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 4500 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 4500 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 35/100 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 Xeon E3-1220 v3?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 4500 scores 35/100, Xeon E3-1220 v3 scores 31/100. 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 Xeon E3-1220 v3 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 Xeon E3-1220 v3?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 4500 is the stronger pick at 35/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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