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Ryzen 5 4500
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Ryzen 5 4500 — Benchmarks & Specs

6 cores12 threads65W TDP
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Bottom line: how fast is the Ryzen 5 4500?

At 1080p (High), the Ryzen 5 4500 averages 243 fps in Counter-Strike 2, per Vivid Repairs. In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 15,964 points, per PassMark Software.

Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

The Ryzen 5 4500 is a processor from AMD. Key on-paper specs include 6 cores / 12 threads, 65W TDP. Data on this page draws on 10 synthetic benchmark results, 8 measured game frame-rate results, aggregated from public benchmark databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench) and the LocalLLaMA community. Read this page when shopping the Ryzen 5 4500, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K, productivity benchmarks, or local LLM inference).

Gaming Performance (measured FPS)

Average and 1% low frame rates by game, resolution, and quality preset. Bars are scaled against the fastest result on this page.

Measured gaming frame rates for the Ryzen 5 4500 by game, resolution, and quality preset. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Source
Counter-Strike 2 1080p High 243 fps — Vivid Repairs 2026-01-10
Counter-Strike 2 1080p High 243 fps 168 fps VividRepairs 2026-08-20
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p High 102 fps — Vivid Repairs 2026-01-10
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p High 102 fps — VividRepairs 2026-08-20
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 87 fps — Vivid Repairs 2026-01-10
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 87 fps — VividRepairs 2026-08-20
Starfield 1080p High 68 fps — Vivid Repairs 2026-01-10
Starfield 1080p High 68 fps — VividRepairs 2026-08-20

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

Synthetic benchmark scores for the Ryzen 5 4500 — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 15,964 points PassMark Software 2026-07-06
Cinebench R23 multi 9,448 points gadgetversus.com 2022-09-18
Cinebench R23 multi 9,298 points TopCPU.net 2026-07-01
Cinebench R23 multi 8,247 points VividRepairs 2026-08-20
Geekbench 6 multi 6,737 points Geekbench Browser 2023-06-01
Geekbench 6 multi 6,737 points GadgetVersus 2026-07-06
PassMark single thread 2,587 points PassMark Software 2026-07-06
Geekbench 6 single 1,626 points GadgetVersus 2026-07-06
Geekbench 6 single 1,626 points Geekbench Browser 2023-06-01
Cinebench R23 single 1,289 points VividRepairs 2026-08-20

Products Featuring the Ryzen 5 4500

Full Specifications

cores6
tdp w65
threads12
codenameRenoir
spec sourceTechPowerUp
tpu summaryRenoir, 6 Cores, 12 Threads, 3.6 GHz, 65 W
base clock ghz3.6
spec source urlhttps://www.techpowerup.com/cpu-specs/ryzen-5-4500.c2758

Ryzen 5 4500 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ryzen 5 4500 best used for?
Ryzen 5 4500 is a 6-core processor. Use it for mainstream desktops and gaming-focused builds. Check the synthetic benchmark scores below for at-a-glance comparison.
When was the Ryzen 5 4500 released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Release year and launch MSRP aren't on file for Ryzen 5 4500. Current pricing is visible on the linked Amazon product cards below.
Where do the benchmark numbers on this page come from?
Synthetic benchmarks are scraped from public databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench Browser, Cinebench leaderboards). AI inference numbers come from the LocalLLaMA community (Reddit threads, llama.cpp / Ollama discussion logs, and Phoronix when available). Every benchmark row carries an inline source citation — click through to verify the original number.
How does the Ryzen 5 4500 compare to its predecessor?
Compare Ryzen 5 4500 side-by-side against other processors on the Compare tool below. Synthetic benchmark scores let you place this SKU within its generation; the spec table shows the architectural and process-node differences from one generation to the next.
Where can I buy the Ryzen 5 4500?
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