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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Ryzen 5 4500

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is much faster than the Ryzen 5 4500 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $489.98 more expensive!

  • Up to 117% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years and 8 months newer
  • Up to 271% more expensive$589.97 vs $99.99
  • Up to 271% cheaper$99.99 vs $589.97
  • Up to 71% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 7 9800X3D ranks 62 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 7 9800X3D has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 7 9800X3D has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 7 9800X3D has 88 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 9800X3D has a 31% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 9800X3D boosts 27% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 4500 draws 55W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 5 4500 is $489.98 cheaper.

AM5
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AM4
Granite Ridge
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Renoir
Desktop
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Desktop
Radeon Graphics
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No Integrated Graphics
5600 MHz (DDR5)
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3200 MHz (DDR4)
Overclockable
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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 7 9800X3D or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D. It's 188% faster than the Ryzen 5 4500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 95/100 vs 33/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 9800X3D than Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
188% 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, Ryzen 7 9800X3D or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 9800X3D worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 95/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores 95/100, 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 Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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 Ryzen 7 9800X3D or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the stronger pick at 95/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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