Ryzen 5 4500 vs Core i7-10700F

Ryzen 5 4500

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2022

Core i7-10700F

8 Cores16 Thrd125 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 4500

6 / 12

16,049

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Core i7-10700F

8 / 16

16,139

+0.6%

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 4500

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

135%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

134%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

122%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

122%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

120%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

117%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

115%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

115%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

114%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

111%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

109%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

108%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

107%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

106%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

102%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

100%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

99%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

99%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

98%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

97%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

96%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

96%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

94%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

94%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

93%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

92%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

92%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

92%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

89%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

87%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-10700F

#285

Core i5-10400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $175

106%

#286

Core i3-12100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $180

106%

#287

Core Ultra 9 285T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $549

104%

#288

Core i5-12500TE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $225

103%

#288

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

34%

#289

Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE

MSRP: $108|Avg: $70

103%

#290

Core i9-10900KF

MSRP: $509|Avg: $336

102%

#291

Core i9-14900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $577

102%

#291

Core i9-7900X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $188

32%

#292

Core i5-13500T

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

102%

#293

Core i3-10300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $140.49

102%

#294

Core i9-10900F

MSRP: $464|Avg: $300

102%

#294

Core i9-7920X

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $236

30%

#295

Core i9-7940X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $275

28%

#295

Ryzen 7 5800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $429

102%

#296

Core i7-9700F

MSRP: $323|Avg: $200

102%

#297

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1419

101%

#298

Core i5-9500F

MSRP: $187|Avg: $154

100%

#298

Core i9-7960X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $185

26%

#299

Core i9-7980XE

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300

23%

#299

Core i9-11900KB

MSRP: $539|Avg: $350

100%

#300

Core i7-10700F

MSRP: $310|Avg: $250

100%

#301

Core i7-10700T

MSRP: $355|Avg: $200

100%

#302

Core i7-6900K

MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089

21%

#302

Celeron G5920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $40

100%

#303

Core i3-10105T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $122

99%

#303

Core i7-5960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $83

21%

#304

Core i7-6950X

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $180

16%

#304

Celeron G5900

MSRP: $50|Avg: $42

99%

#305

Core 5 120

MSRP: $340|Avg: $340

99%

#306

Core i7-12700T

MSRP: $339|Avg: $337

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 5 4500 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i7-10700F is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen 5 4500	Core i7-10700F
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($85)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Ryzen 5 4500 leads not only in performance but also in value. It is effectively 66% cheaper ($85 vs $250) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Ryzen 5 4500	Core i7-10700F
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+192%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($85)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)

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.

Ryzen 5 4500 Benchmark Check

Core i7-10700F Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 4500 and Core i7-10700F

Ryzen 5 4500

The Ryzen 5 4500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 16,049 points. Launch price was $129.

Core i7-10700F

The Core i7-10700F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 16,139 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 4500 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-10700F offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-10700F has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 5 4500 versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-10700F — a 15.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-10700F (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Ryzen 5 4500 uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i7-10700F uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 4500 scores 16,049 against the Core i7-10700F's 16,139 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i7-10700F. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 8,433 vs 12,000 (34.9% advantage for the Core i7-10700F). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,560 vs 1,250, a 22.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 4500 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 6,235 vs 7,800 (22.3% advantage for the Core i7-10700F). L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 4500 vs 16 MB (total) on the Core i7-10700F.

Feature	Ryzen 5 4500	Core i7-10700F
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz	4.8 GHz+17%
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+24%	2.9 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	16 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Renoir (2020−2023)	Comet Lake (2020−2025)
PassMark	16,049	16,139
Cinebench R23 Multi	8,433	12,000+42%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,560+25%	1,250
Geekbench 6 Multi	6,235	7,800+25%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 4500 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-10700F uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: A320,B450,X570,B550 (Ryzen 5 4500) and H410,B460,H470,Z490,Z590 (Core i7-10700F).

Feature	Ryzen 5 4500	Core i7-10700F
Socket	AM4	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 4500 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 4500) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-10700F). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 4500 targets Gaming, Core i7-10700F targets Gaming/Content Creation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 4500 rivals Core i5-10400F; Core i7-10700F rivals Ryzen 5 5600X.

Feature	Ryzen 5 4500	Core i7-10700F
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	—	None
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Gaming	Gaming/Content Creation

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 4500 launched at $129 MSRP, while the Core i7-10700F debuted at $310. At current prices ($85 vs $250), the Ryzen 5 4500 is $165 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 4500 delivers 188.8 pts/$ vs 64.6 pts/$ for the Core i7-10700F — making the Ryzen 5 4500 the 98.1% better value option.