FX-9800P vs Core i7-4500U

FX-9800P

4 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2016

Core i7-4500U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

FX-9800P

4 / 4

2,460

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i7-4500U

2 / 4

2,490

+1.2%

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FX-9800P is positioned at rank 949 and the Core i7-4500U is on rank 1183, so the FX-9800P offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FX-9800P

#937

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1789%

#938

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1763%

#939

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1618%

#940

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1611%

#941

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1596%

#943

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1541%

#944

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1478%

#945

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1476%

#946

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1436%

#949

FX-9800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

100%

#951

Celeron 1020E

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

100%

#954

Core i7-5850EQ

MSRP: $435|Avg: $370

99%

#956

Core i7-4810MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

98%

#959

Celeron Dual-Core T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

97%

#960

Celeron 4305UE

MSRP: $107|Avg: $107

97%

#963

Core i7-10510U

MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4500U

#1171

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4687%

#1172

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4618%

#1173

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4240%

#1174

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4220%

#1175

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4182%

#1177

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4038%

#1178

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3872%

#1179

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3866%

#1180

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3762%

#1183

Core i7-4500U

MSRP: $398|Avg: N/A

100%

#1185

Athlon Neo X2 L325

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

98%

#1186

Core i3-2370M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1187

Core i3-3217UE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

97%

#1188

Celeron T3000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $54

96%

#1189

Core m7-6Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $393

96%

#1190

Core M-5Y10

MSRP: $281|Avg: $20

93%

#1193

Celeron 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

90%

#1194

Pentium T3400

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

90%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

89%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The FX-9800P leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i7-4500U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	FX-9800P	Core i7-4500U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($45)	⚠️ Higher cost ($398)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-ULT (2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the FX-9800P stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 89% cheaper ($45 vs $398) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	FX-9800P	Core i7-4500U
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+774%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($45)	⚠️ Higher cost ($398)

Performance Check

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.

FX-9800P Benchmark Check

Core i7-4500U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Processing Power

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

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

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Memory & Platform

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

Feature	FX-9800P	Core i7-4500U
Socket	FP4	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (FX-9800P) / true (Core i7-4500U). 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.