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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 4500 vs Ryzen 5 3500X

The Ryzen 5 4500 is slightly slower than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games and it's also a slightly worse value for money, as it's only $0.01 cheaper!

  • Is 2 years and 7 months newer
  • Available for $99.99
  • Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Similar overall gaming performance.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 5 4500 has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 3500X has 24 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Pricehelp

Ryzen 5 4500 is $0.01 cheaper.

AM4
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AM4
Renoir
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Matisse
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
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No Integrated Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4)
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3200 MHz (DDR4)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 4500 or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 5 4500 or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3500X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 3500X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 34/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 4500 and Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 4500 scores 34/100, Ryzen 5 3500X scores 34/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 4500 or Ryzen 5 3500X 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 Ryzen 5 4500 or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3500X is the stronger pick at 34/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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