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AMD Ryzen 5 4500 — Benchmarks & Specs

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

In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 15,964 points, per PassMark Software. Across all its cores it scores 8,247–9,448 points in Cinebench R23 multi, across two published results (GadgetVersus CPU benchmark listing, amd ryzen 4500 processor uk review).

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.

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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 12 synthetic benchmark results (top 10 shown), 4 measured game frame-rate results, compiled from VividRepairs, PassMark Software, GadgetVersus, Geekbench Browser, TopCPU.net; each table row links to its source. 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 or synthetic benchmark scores).

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. A CPU’s frame rate depends on the graphics card it was tested with, named in the Test GPU column when the source records it. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Test GPU Source
Counter-Strike 2 1080p High 243 fps 168 fps Not recorded VividRepairs 2026-08-20
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p High 102 fps — Not recorded VividRepairs 2026-01-10
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 87 fps — Not recorded VividRepairs 2026-01-10
Starfield 1080p High 68 fps — Not recorded VividRepairs 2026-01-10

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. A benchmark listed more than once is separate published results, shown as published rather than averaged.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 15,964 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-07-06
Cinebench R23 multi 9,448 points gadgetversus.com retrieved 2026-08-06
Cinebench R23 multi 9,298 points TopCPU.net retrieved 2026-07-06
Cinebench R23 multiamd ryzen 4500 processor uk review 8,247 points VividRepairs 2026-08-20
Geekbench 6 multi 6,737 points Geekbench Browser retrieved 2026-08-06
Geekbench 6 multi 6,737 points GadgetVersus retrieved 2026-07-06
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 2,587 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-07-06
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 2,584 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-09-24
Geekbench 6 single 1,626 points GadgetVersus retrieved 2026-07-06
Geekbench 6 single 1,626 points Geekbench Browser retrieved 2026-08-06

Systems with the Ryzen 5 4500

Laptops and desktops that ship with the Ryzen 5 4500 — whole systems, listed separately from the part itself.

Full Specifications

Cores6
TDP65 W
Threads12
CodenameRenoir
Spec sourceTechPowerUp
Tpu summaryRenoir, 6 Cores, 12 Threads, 3.6 GHz, 65 W
Base clock3.6 GHz
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. Mainstream desktops and gaming builds are the typical workloads.
Where do the Ryzen 5 4500 benchmark numbers come from?
Each benchmark row on this page names its source (public benchmark databases such as TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench and Cinebench, and community reports such as r/LocalLLaMA threads) and links to it, so every number can be checked against the original.
How many cores does the Ryzen 5 4500 have, and how does it benchmark?
Ryzen 5 4500 has 6 cores and 12 threads. Synthetic benchmark results (PassMark CPU Mark, Cinebench, Geekbench) are in the Synthetic Benchmarks section.
Where can I buy the Ryzen 5 4500?
The Ryzen 5 4500 isn't sold on its own in our catalog; the Systems section on this page links laptops and desktops that ship with it. SpecPicks earns a small affiliate commission on qualifying purchases.

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