Core i7-4500U vs FX-9800P

CPU

GPU

Core i7-4500U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3 GHz2013

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FX-9800P

4 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2016

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4500U

2 / 4

2,490

+1.2%

2,460

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-4500U

2013

Why buy it

✅+1.2% higher PassMark.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (12 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel HD Graphics 4400, while FX-9800P needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than FX-9800P across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 6.3 vs 16.4 PassMark/$ ($398 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌3313.3% higher power demand at 512W vs 15W.

FX-9800P

2016

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.1% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $248 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $398 MSRP).
✅Delivers 162.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 16.4 vs 6.3 PassMark/$ ($150 MSRP vs $398 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 512W, a 497W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (2,460 vs 2,490).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-4500U can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-4500U

2013

FX-9800P

2016

Why buy it

✅+1.2% higher PassMark.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (12 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel HD Graphics 4400, while FX-9800P needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.1% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $248 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $398 MSRP).
✅Delivers 162.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 16.4 vs 6.3 PassMark/$ ($150 MSRP vs $398 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 512W, a 497W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than FX-9800P across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 6.3 vs 16.4 PassMark/$ ($398 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌3313.3% higher power demand at 512W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (2,460 vs 2,490).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-4500U can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is FX-9800P better than Core i7-4500U?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, FX-9800P is ahead with a 10.1% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-4500U pulls ahead with 1.2% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-4500U is the better fit. You are getting 1.2% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

FX-9800P is the smarter buy today. FX-9800P is $248 cheaper on MSRP at $150 MSRP versus $398 MSRP, and it gives you a 10.1% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Core i7-4500U is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.2% better PassMark. It is also 162.1% better value on MSRP (16.4 vs 6.3 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

FX-9800P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2016 vs 2013). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-4500U Benchmark Check

FX-9800P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-4500U	FX-9800P
1080p
low	62 FPS	62 FPS
medium	62 FPS	62 FPS
high	62 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	62 FPS
1440p
low	62 FPS	62 FPS
medium	62 FPS	62 FPS
high	62 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	62 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	62 FPS
medium	57 FPS	56 FPS
high	44 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	35 FPS

Open Core i7-4500U Open FX-9800P

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-4500U	FX-9800P
1080p
low	62 FPS	62 FPS
medium	62 FPS	62 FPS
high	61 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	62 FPS
1440p
low	61 FPS	62 FPS
medium	53 FPS	62 FPS
high	50 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	62 FPS
4K
low	43 FPS	62 FPS
medium	39 FPS	62 FPS
high	28 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	20 FPS	53 FPS

Open Core i7-4500U Open FX-9800P

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-4500U	FX-9800P
1080p
low	62 FPS	62 FPS
medium	62 FPS	62 FPS
high	62 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	62 FPS
1440p
low	62 FPS	62 FPS
medium	62 FPS	62 FPS
high	62 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	62 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	62 FPS
medium	62 FPS	62 FPS
high	62 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	62 FPS

Open Core i7-4500U Open FX-9800P

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-4500U	FX-9800P
1080p
low	62 FPS	62 FPS
medium	62 FPS	62 FPS
high	62 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	62 FPS
1440p
low	62 FPS	62 FPS
medium	62 FPS	62 FPS
high	62 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	62 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	62 FPS
medium	62 FPS	62 FPS
high	62 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	62 FPS

Open Core i7-4500U Open FX-9800P

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4500U and FX-9800P

Core i7-4500U

The Core i7-4500U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-ULT (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,490 points. Launch price was $69.

FX-9800P

The FX-9800P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 May 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (per module). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,460 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-4500U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the FX-9800P offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the FX-9800P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Core i7-4500U versus 3.6 GHz on the FX-9800P — a 18.2% clock advantage for the FX-9800P (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i7-4500U uses the Haswell-ULT (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the FX-9800P uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4500U scores 2,490 against the FX-9800P's 2,460 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i7-4500U.

Feature	Core i7-4500U	FX-9800P
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3 GHz	3.6 GHz+20%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	2.7 GHz+50%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1 MB (per module)+300%
Process	22 nm-21%	28 nm
Architecture	Haswell-ULT (2013)	Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
PassMark	2,490+1%	2,460

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4500U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the FX-9800P uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-4500U	FX-9800P
Socket	FCBGA1168	FP4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	16	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	12	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i7-4500U) / not specified (FX-9800P). The Core i7-4500U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4400), while the FX-9800P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-4500U targets Mobile.

Feature	Core i7-4500U	FX-9800P
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics 4400	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	true	—
Target Use	Mobile	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-4500U launched at $398 MSRP, while the FX-9800P debuted at $150. On MSRP ($398 vs $150), the FX-9800P is $248 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-4500U delivers 6.3 pts/$ vs 16.4 pts/$ for the FX-9800P — making the FX-9800P the 89.5% better value option.