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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-5600U vs Ryzen 5 4500

The Core i7-5600U is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 5 4500 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 205% more expensive – $393 vs $99.99

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Up to 47% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 7 years and 2 months newer
Up to 205% cheaper – $99.99 vs $393
Up to 347% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i7-5600U

22%

Ryzen 5 4500

33%

Ryzen 5 4500 ranks 11 points higher.

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Core i7-5600U

Ryzen 5 4500

Ryzen 5 4500 has 4 more cores.

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Core i7-5600U

Ryzen 5 4500

Ryzen 5 4500 has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-5600U

4 MB

Ryzen 5 4500

8 MB

Ryzen 5 4500 has 4 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i7-5600U

2.6 GHz

Ryzen 5 4500

3.6 GHz

Ryzen 5 4500 has a 38% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-5600U

3.2 GHz

Ryzen 5 4500

4.1 GHz

Ryzen 5 4500 boosts 28% higher.

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Core i7-5600U

15W

Ryzen 5 4500

65W

Core i7-5600U draws 50W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i7-5600U

Ryzen 5 4500

$99.99

Core i7-5600URyzen 5 4500

Intel BGA 1168

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AM4

Broadwell-U

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Renoir

Mobile

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Desktop

Intel HD 5500

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No Integrated Graphics

1600 MHz (DDR3)

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-5600U or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 4500. It's 50% faster than the Core i7-5600U on average across 100+ games, scoring 33/100 vs 22/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 4500 than Core i7-5600U?expand_more

50% 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, Core i7-5600U 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 33/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-5600U and Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-5600U scores 22/100, Ryzen 5 4500 scores 33/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-5600U 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 Core i7-5600U or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 4500 is the stronger pick at 33/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.