Ryzen 5 4500

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen 5 4500

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Ryzen 5 4500 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,480 Rank: 497
Rank Name Score Visual
493 Xeon E5-1650 v3 5,488
+0.1%
494 Core i5-9600 5,486
+0.1%
495 Xeon E3-1245 v6 5,484
+0.1%
496 FX-8140 5,484
+0.1%
497 Ryzen 5 4500 5,480
498 Core i7-4790K 5,474
-0.1%
499 Ryzen 5 4600U 5,471
-0.2%
500 Xeon Silver 4309Y 5,471
-0.2%
501 Core i3-10300 5,469
-0.2%
502 Xeon E3-1286 v3 5,468
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Ryzen 5 4500 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,208 Rank: 511
Rank Name Score Visual
507 Xeon E-2134 5,213
+0.1%
508 Intel Core i7-4960HQ 5,208
+0%
509 Core i7-10710U 5,208
+0%
510 Core i5-10600T 5,208
+0%
511 Ryzen 5 4500 5,208
512 AMD Ryzen 3 1200 5,206
+-0%
513 Xeon E-2288G 5,205
-0.1%
514 Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G 5,201
-0.1%
515 Xeon E-2126G 5,198
-0.2%
516 Ryzen 5 1600X 5,194
-0.3%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Ryzen 5 4500 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,661 Rank: 450
Rank Name Score Visual
446 Core i5-10400F 5,665
+0.1%
447 Xeon W-2140B 5,662
+0%
448 Xeon W-3275 5,661
+0%
449 Core i7-6700 5,661
+0%
450 Ryzen 5 4500 5,661
451 Xeon E5-1680 v4 5,659
+-0%
452 Xeon Gold 6348 5,659
+-0%
453 Core i7-7820HK 5,658
-0.1%
454 Core i5-5675C 5,658
-0.1%
455 Xeon E3-1225 v6 5,656
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Ryzen 5 4500 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,889 Rank: 455
Rank Name Score Visual
451 Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 4,894
+0.1%
452 Xeon Gold 6128 4,893
+0.1%
453 Ryzen 5 4600G 4,892
+0.1%
454 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G 4,891
+0%
455 Ryzen 5 4500 4,889
456 Xeon E5-4655 v4 4,887
+-0%
457 Xeon E5-2630 v4 4,886
-0.1%
458 Xeon D-1567 4,886
-0.1%
459 Xeon E-2176G 4,885
-0.1%
460 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE 4,885
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Ryzen 5 4500 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,126 Rank: 355
Rank Name Score Visual
351 Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U 5,134
+0.2%
352 Ryzen 5 4600G 5,133
+0.1%
353 Xeon E-2288G 5,130
+0.1%
354 Ryzen 7 4800U 5,130
+0.1%
355 Ryzen 5 4500 5,126
356 Xeon W-2145 5,125
+-0%
357 Ryzen 5 3600 5,123
-0.1%
358 Xeon W-3225 5,122
-0.1%
359 EPYC 7251 5,120
-0.1%
360 Ryzen 7 5800U 5,120
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Ryzen 5 4500 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,976 Rank: 407
Rank Name Score Visual
403 Xeon Silver 4210 4,978
+0%
404 Xeon E5-2618L v4 4,978
+0%
405 Xeon E5-2670 v3 4,978
+0%
406 Ryzen 7 5825U 4,978
+0%
407 Ryzen 5 4500 4,976
408 Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U 4,976
+0%
409 Ryzen 7 5800U 4,974
+-0%
410 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G 4,972
-0.1%
411 Core i7-8700K 4,970
-0.1%
412 Core i7-10875H 4,967
-0.2%

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Ryzen 5 4500 Details

The Ryzen 5 4500 represents AMD's entry into the mainstream desktop market with a focus on efficiency and value, built on the Zen 2 architecture and fabricated at TSMC using a 7 nm process. Launched in April 2022, it is part of the Renoir family and sits within the Ryzen 5 lineup, targeting users who prioritize cost-effective performance without sacrificing modern features. While not a high-end processor, it offers a compelling balance for productivity and light gaming when paired with a discrete GPU. Its socket compatibility with AM4 ensures it remains relevant in a growing ecosystem of modern motherboards, and its lack of integrated graphics necessitates a dedicated graphics card for display output. The processor is designed for mainstream desktop use, and its 65 W TDP reflects AMD's focus on power efficiency, making it suitable for compact builds and systems where thermal constraints are a concern.

The Ryzen 5 4500 features six cores and twelve threads, thanks to Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), allowing it to handle multi-threaded workloads effectively. It operates at a base frequency of 3.6 GHz and can boost up to 4.1 GHz, depending on the workload and thermal conditions. It is equipped with 8 MB of L3 cache, split into 0.061 MiB of L1 and 0.488 MiB of L2 cache per core, which helps reduce latency in data-intensive applications. The chip uses a dual-channel DDR4-3200 memory interface, supporting a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. It also supports PCIe 3.0 with 16 lanes directly from the CPU, enabling fast storage and expansion capabilities. With a transistor count of 9.8 billion and a die area of 156 mm², the Ryzen 5 4500 exemplifies AMD's efficiency in design and manufacturing.

In terms of supported features, the Ryzen 5 4500 includes a wide range of instruction sets such as AVX, AVX2, AES, SSE, and BMI, ensuring compatibility with modern software and encryption tasks. It supports hardware virtualization via AMD-V, making it suitable for virtual machine environments. While the processor lacks an integrated GPU, it supports advanced memory and power management features, allowing users to achieve high performance without excessive power draw. Its unlocked multiplier enables straightforward overclocking, giving enthusiasts the ability to fine-tune performance within the limits of the cooling solution and motherboard.

Benchmarking reveals that the Ryzen 5 4500 holds a strong position in the mid-tier desktop market. It achieves a Passmark Overall Score of 5,480, ranking #497 out of 2,060 processors, and a Singlecore Score of 5,661, placing it #448. Its Multicore Score of 5,208 ranks it #508, indicating that its performance is well-balanced across single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks. The processor competes closely with Intel’s Core i5 and Xeon E-series models in this range, particularly outperforming older designs like the Core i7-4790K and Ryzen 3 1200 while being slightly slower than newer models such as the Core i5-10400F and Xeon E-2134. Its single-core performance is particularly impressive, suggesting it excels in tasks such as web browsing, office applications, and light content creation.

As of March 2026, the Ryzen 5 4500 remains a practical choice for budget-conscious users who need reliable performance for everyday computing and moderate workloads. While it is no longer at the forefront of performance, its efficiency, compatibility, and strong single-core performance make it a solid option for systems where cost and power consumption are priorities. It is best suited for home office use, entry-level gaming, and light multimedia tasks, especially when paired with a capable GPU. For users seeking higher performance, the Ryzen 5 4600G or Ryzen 7 series would be more appropriate, but for its price point and efficiency, the Ryzen 5 4500 continues to hold its ground in the competitive desktop landscape.
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AMD Ryzen 5 4500

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Ryzen 5 4500
Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base Frequency: 3600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 36x (unlocked)
Core Name: Renoir
Socket: Socket AM4
Package: µOPGA-1331
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.488 MiB
L3 Cache: 7.629 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-3200 MHz Dual-channel

Physical Specifications

Process: 7 nm
Die Area: 156 mm²
Manufacturer: TSMC

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES F16C SMEP SSE4a SHA AMD-V SMT
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