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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 9 8945HS vs Ryzen 5 4500

The Ryzen 9 8945HS is quite a bit 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 47% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 year and 8 months newer
  • Available for $99.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 9 8945HS ranks 32 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 9 8945HS has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 9 8945HS has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 9 8945HS has 8 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 8945HS has a 11% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 8945HS boosts 27% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 9 8945HS draws 20W less power.

FP8
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AM4
Hawk Point
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Renoir
Mobile
Segmenthelp
Desktop
Radeon 780M
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No Integrated Graphics
5600 MHz (DDR5)
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3200 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 9 8945HS or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 8945HS. It's 97% faster than the Ryzen 5 4500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 65/100 vs 33/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 8945HS 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 9 8945HS or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 8945HS is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 9 8945HS worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 65/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 9 8945HS and Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 9 8945HS scores 65/100, Ryzen 5 4500 scores 33/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 9 8945HS 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 9 8945HS or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 8945HS is the stronger pick at 65/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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