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AMD Ryzen 5 4500 - 6-Core 12-Thread 3.6GHz (Boost 4.1GHz) AM4 65W (Boxed)

SKU 7014 Brand AMD EAN13 0730143314114
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 desktop CPU with 6 cores/12 threads, 3.6GHz base to 4.1GHz boost, 8MB L3 cache, 65W TDP, Socket AM4, DDR4 support, includes Wraith Stealth cooler.
CPU (Processors) - Socket AMD AM4
CPU (Processors) - Processor Family AMD Ryzen 5
CPU (Processors) - Cores 6
CPU (Processors) - Threads 12
CPU (Processors) - TDP 46-65W
CPU (Processors) - Integrated Graphics No (Discrete GPU Required)
CPU (Processors) - Memory Support DDR4
CPU (Processors) - Unlocked/Overclockable Yes
CPU (Processors) - Cooler Included Yes

The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 is a budget-friendly desktop processor based on the Zen 2 Renoir architecture, featuring 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 3.6 GHz and boost up to 4.1 GHz. Built on a 7nm TSMC process, this processor delivers efficient performance for productivity tasks and gaming when paired with a discrete graphics card. With a low 65W TDP, it maintains excellent power efficiency while supporting DDR4 memory and featuring PCIe 3.0 connectivity.

This processor is designed for users seeking a cost-effective upgrade path on the AM4 socket platform. The included Wraith Stealth cooler provides adequate thermal management for standard workloads, and the unlocked multiplier allows tech-savvy users to explore overclocking. The monolithic design enables AMD to offer competitive pricing, though it comes with trade-offs including 20 lanes of PCIe 3.0 (versus newer chiplet designs) and no integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for display output.

Performance benchmarks show the Ryzen 5 4500 positioned between older Zen 2 processors and newer Zen 3 alternatives, making it suitable for light gaming, content creation, and general computing tasks. The processor ranks 1183rd in multithreading and 1103rd in single-threading across all CPUs, with a CPUmark score of approximately 16,091.

  • 6 cores / 12 threads with 3.6 GHz base / 4.1 GHz boost
  • 8 MB L3 cache, 7nm TSMC manufacturing process
  • Socket AM4 with DDR4 memory support (up to 3200 MHz)
  • 65W TDP with Wraith Stealth cooler included
  • PCIe 3.0 (20 lanes), unlocked for overclocking
  • No integrated graphics - discrete GPU required
Processor ManufacturerAMD
Processor FamilyAMD Ryzen 5
Processor Model4500
Processor GenerationAMD Ryzen 4000 Series (Zen 2 Renoir)
Processor Cores6
Processor Threads12
Processor Base Frequency3.6 GHz
Processor Boost Frequency4.1 GHz
Processor SocketSocket AM4
Processor Lithography7 nm
Processor Cache (L3)8 MB
Processor Cache (L2)6 x 512 KB
Processor Cache (L1 Instruction)6 x 32 KB
Processor Cache (L1 Data)6 x 32 KB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)65 W
Memory Types SupportedDDR4-SDRAM
Memory Clock Speeds Supported2667 MHz, 2933 MHz, 3200 MHz
Memory ChannelsDual-channel
PCI Express VersionPCIe 3.0
PCI Express Lanes20 lanes
Integrated GraphicsNo (Discrete GPU Required)
Processor Operating Modes64-bit
Unlocked for OverclockingYes
Cooler IncludedWraith Stealth Cooler
Package TypeBoxed
CPUmark Score16,091
3DMark CPU Profile Max Threads Score4,752
Single Thread Performance2,588 MOps/Sec
Integer Math Performance49,501 MOps/Sec
Floating Point Math Performance29,295 MOps/Sec