Skip to main content
CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 7 7700 vs Ryzen 5 4500

The Ryzen 7 7700 is much faster than the Ryzen 5 4500 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 64% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 10 months newer
  • Up to 155% more expensive$329 vs $99.99
  • Up to 155% cheaper$99.99 vs $329
  • Up to 55% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Ryzen 7 7700 ranks 35 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 7 7700 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 7 7700 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 7 7700 has 24 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 7700 has a 6% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 7700 boosts 29% higher.

Pricehelp
AM5
Sockethelp
AM4
Raphael
Codenamehelp
Renoir
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Desktop
Radeon Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
5200 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 7 7700 or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 7700. It's 109% faster than the Ryzen 5 4500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 67/100 vs 32/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 7700 than Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
109% 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 7700 or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 7700 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 7700 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 7700 and Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 7 7700 scores 67/100, Ryzen 5 4500 scores 32/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 7 7700 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 7700 or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 7700 is the stronger pick at 67/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

Popular Comparisons

Why Is My PC Slow?

Join thousands of gamers already benchmarking their rigs.

Download HowManyFPS

Windows 10/11, under 50 MB, always free

Spot BottlenecksBoost FPS100+ Games