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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X vs Ryzen 5 4500

The Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X is slightly slower than the Ryzen 5 4500 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 17% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 4 years and 10 months newer
  • Available for $99.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Ryzen 5 4500 ranks 8 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X has 8 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 4500 has a 6% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 4500 boosts 8% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 4500 draws 30W less power.

AM4
Sockethelp
AM4
Zen
Codenamehelp
Renoir
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
2666 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 4500. It's 31% faster than the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X on average across 100+ games, scoring 34/100 vs 26/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 4500 than Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X?expand_more
31% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 4500 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 4500 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 34/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X and Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X scores 26/100, Ryzen 5 4500 scores 34/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X or Ryzen 5 4500 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 4500 is the stronger pick at 34/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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