Escape From Tarkov
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RodrigoCaetano·2h ago
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Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX vs Ryzen 5 4500
The Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is slightly slower than the Ryzen 5 4500 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Ryzen 5 450035% Score
- Up to 17% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 3 years and 8 months newer
- Up to 1295% cheaper – $99.99 vs $1799
- Up to 1533% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
L3 Cachehelp
Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has 56 MB more L3 cache.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 5 4500 has a 20% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX boosts 2% higher.
SP3r2
Sockethelp
AM4Colfax
Codenamehelp
RenoirDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics2933 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 4500. It's 25% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX on average across 100+ games, scoring 35/100 vs 28/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 4500 than Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX?expand_more
25% 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 Threadripper 2990WX or Ryzen 5 4500?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 Threadripper 2990WX and Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX scores 28/100, Ryzen 5 4500 scores 35/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 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 Threadripper 2990WX or Ryzen 5 4500?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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