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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 4500 vs Core Ultra 5 225

The Ryzen 5 4500 is quite a bit slower than the Core Ultra 5 225 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a slightly better value for money, as it's $78.56 cheaper!

  • Up to 91% cheaper$99.99 vs $178.55
  • Up to 17% better value for money
  • Up to 64% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years and 10 months newer
  • Up to 91% more expensive$178.55 vs $99.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core Ultra 5 225 ranks 31 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 5 225 has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 5 4500 has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 5 225 has 12 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 4500 has a 9% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 225 boosts 20% higher.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 5 4500 is $78.56 cheaper.

AM4
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LGA1851
Renoir
Codenamehelp
Arrow Lake-S
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU
3200 MHz (DDR4)
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6400 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 4500 or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225. It's 89% faster than the Ryzen 5 4500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 66/100 vs 35/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 225 than Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
89% 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 5 4500 or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 5 225 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 66/100 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 Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 4500 scores 35/100, Core Ultra 5 225 scores 66/100. 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 Core Ultra 5 225 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 Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225 is the stronger pick at 66/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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