Ryzen 5 4500 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
Ryzen 5 4500
Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 4500
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 4500 | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($85) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($120) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 4500 | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+41%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($85) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($120) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 4500 and Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
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.
Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 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: 16,058 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 4500 and Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 5 4500 versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G — a 2.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). Both are built on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture using a 7 nm process. In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 4500 scores 16,049 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G's 16,058 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 4500 | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.2 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir (2020−2023) | Renoir (2020−2023) |
| PassMark | 16,049 | 16,058 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 8,433 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,560 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,235 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 4500 | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 4500) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 4500 targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 4500 rivals Core i5-10400F.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 4500 | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 4500 launched at $129 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G debuted at $209. At current prices ($85 vs $120), the Ryzen 5 4500 is $35 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 4500 delivers 188.8 pts/$ vs 133.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G — making the Ryzen 5 4500 the 34.1% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 4500 | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129-38% | $209 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $85-29% | $120 |
| Performance per Dollar | 188.8+41% | 133.8 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2020 |
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