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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-2450M vs Ryzen 5 4500

The Core i5-2450M is much slower than the Ryzen 5 4500 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 147% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 10 years and 5 months newer
  • Available for $99.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 5 4500 ranks 26 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 5 4500 has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 5 4500 has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 4500 has 5 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 4500 has a 44% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
TDPhelp

Core i5-2450M draws 30W less power.

LGAG2 (988B)
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AM4
Sandy Bridge
Codenamehelp
Renoir
Mobile
Segmenthelp
Desktop
Intel HD 3000
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
DDR3
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3200 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-2450M or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 4500. It's 325% faster than the Core i5-2450M on average across 100+ games, scoring 34/100 vs 8/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 4500 than Core i5-2450M?expand_more
325% 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 i5-2450M 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 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 Core i5-2450M and Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-2450M scores 8/100, Ryzen 5 4500 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 Core i5-2450M 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 i5-2450M or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 4500 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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