Ryzen 5 4500 vs Xeon D-1746TER

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.

Ryzen 5 4500

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 65W instead of 67W, a 2W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Xeon D-1746TER.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 15 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon D-1746TER, which brings 10 cores / 20 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $129 MSRP, while Xeon D-1746TER mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon D-1746TER

2022

Why buy it

✅+87.5% larger total L3 cache (15 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 10 cores / 20 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 4500 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,660 vs 16,049).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 4500.

Ryzen 5 4500

2022

Xeon D-1746TER

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 65W instead of 67W, a 2W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Xeon D-1746TER.

Why buy it

✅+87.5% larger total L3 cache (15 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 10 cores / 20 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 15 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon D-1746TER, which brings 10 cores / 20 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $129 MSRP, while Xeon D-1746TER mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 4500 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,660 vs 16,049).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 4500.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 4500 better than Xeon D-1746TER?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon D-1746TER makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 5 4500 is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 5 4500 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 12.3% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 4500 is the better fit. You are getting 2.5% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

Ryzen 5 4500 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 4500 is at an unclear MSRP at $129 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 12.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (124.4 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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?

Xeon D-1746TER is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 87.5% larger total L3 cache (15 MB vs 8 MB). 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.

Ryzen 5 4500 Benchmark Check

Xeon D-1746TER Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 4500	Xeon D-1746TER
1080p
low	178 FPS	173 FPS
medium	142 FPS	141 FPS
high	113 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	152 FPS	143 FPS
medium	120 FPS	114 FPS
high	94 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	67 FPS
medium	59 FPS	57 FPS
high	46 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 4500	Xeon D-1746TER
1080p
low	304 FPS	154 FPS
medium	261 FPS	135 FPS
high	230 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	266 FPS	135 FPS
medium	232 FPS	122 FPS
high	209 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	87 FPS
4K
low	229 FPS	98 FPS
medium	205 FPS	91 FPS
high	183 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	63 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 4500	Xeon D-1746TER
1080p
low	401 FPS	392 FPS
medium	401 FPS	392 FPS
high	401 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	401 FPS	392 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	392 FPS
medium	401 FPS	392 FPS
high	401 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	368 FPS	344 FPS
4K
low	399 FPS	392 FPS
medium	337 FPS	327 FPS
high	290 FPS	278 FPS
ultra	230 FPS	223 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 4500	Xeon D-1746TER
1080p
low	401 FPS	392 FPS
medium	401 FPS	392 FPS
high	401 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	401 FPS	392 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	392 FPS
medium	401 FPS	392 FPS
high	401 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	401 FPS	392 FPS
4K
low	401 FPS	392 FPS
medium	401 FPS	392 FPS
high	373 FPS	358 FPS
ultra	311 FPS	309 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 4500 and Xeon D-1746TER

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.

Xeon D-1746TER

The Xeon D-1746TER is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 67 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,660 points. Launch price was $1,069.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 4500 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon D-1746TER offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon D-1746TER has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 5 4500 versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-1746TER — a 27.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 4500 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 4500 uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon D-1746TER uses Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 4500 scores 16,049 against the Xeon D-1746TER's 15,660 — a 2.5% lead for the Ryzen 5 4500. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 4500 vs 15 MB (total) on the Xeon D-1746TER.

Feature	Ryzen 5 4500	Xeon D-1746TER
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	10 / 20+67%
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+32%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+80%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	15 MB (total)+88%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+150%
Process	7 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	Renoir (2020−2023)	Ice Lake-D (2022−2023)
PassMark	16,049+2%	15,660
Cinebench R23 Multi	8,433	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,560	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	6,235	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 4500 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1746TER uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 4500	Xeon D-1746TER
Socket	AM4	FCBGA2227
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 4500) / not specified (Xeon D-1746TER). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 4500 targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 4500 rivals Core i5-10400F.