
amd
Brand6/12
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPAMD Ryzen 5 4500

amd
Brand6/12
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPAMD Ryzen 5 2600X

AMD Ryzen 5 4500
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
$129 • Apr 2022
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
$229 • Apr 2018
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

Specs Comparison
Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 4500 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X |
---|---|---|
Cores | 6 | 6 |
Threads | 12 | 12 |
Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Multiplier | 36 X | 36 X |
TDP | 65 W | 95 W |
Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Cache L1 | 64 KB | 96 KB |
Cache L2 | 0.50 MB | 0.50 MB |
Cache L3 | 8.00 MB | 16.00 MB |
Integrated GPU | N/A | N/A |
Architecture | Ryzen 5 (Zen 2 (Renoir)) | Ryzen 5 (Zen+ (Pinnacle Ridge)) |
Process Size | 7nm | 12nm |
Socket | amd socket am4 | amd socket am4 |
Foundry | TSMC | GlobalFoundries |
Die Size | 156 mm² | 213 mm² |
PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
Transistors | 9800 million | 4800 million |
Max Temperature | N/A | 95°C |
Comparison in Tools


Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X


Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X


PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X


Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
Comparison in Games
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AMD Ryzen 5 4500 Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks

AMD Ryzen 5 4500
AMD • 6/12 • 3.6GHz

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
AMD • 6/12 • 3.6GHz
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