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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs Ryzen 5 4500

The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is much faster than the Ryzen 5 4500 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $900.00 more expensive!

  • Up to 64% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 month newer
  • Up to 248% more expensive$999.99 vs $99.99
  • Up to 248% cheaper$99.99 vs $999.99
  • Up to 112% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Ryzen 7 5800X3D ranks 33 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 7 5800X3D has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 7 5800X3D has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 7 5800X3D has 88 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 4500 has a 6% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 5800X3D boosts 10% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 4500 draws 40W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 5 4500 is $900.00 cheaper.

AM4
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AM4
Vermeer
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Renoir
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
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No Integrated Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4)
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3200 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 7 5800X3D or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D. It's 97% faster than the Ryzen 5 4500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 67/100 vs 34/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 5800X3D 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 7 5800X3D or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 5800X3D worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 67/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 7 5800X3D and Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 67/100, Ryzen 5 4500 scores 34/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 7 5800X3D or Ryzen 5 4500 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 7 5800X3D or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is the stronger pick at 67/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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