AMD Ryzen 3 4100 vs AMD Ryzen 5 4500

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 3 4100 or AMD Ryzen 3 4100 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 3 4100 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 4100, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 4500, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
AMD Ryzen 3 Family AMD Ryzen 5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 3 4100 Name AMD Ryzen 5 4500
AMD Ryzen 4000G Group AMD Ryzen 4000G
3 Generation 3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 3 4100 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 4100 is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4x Zen 2 Cores 6x Zen 2
3.8 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
4 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
8 Threads 12
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 3 4100 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 does not have integrated graphics.
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-- Release date --
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-- Direct X --
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-- Shaders --
GPU name
-- GPU frequency --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Generation --
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- VP8 --
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-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
45 W TDP down 45 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 3 4100 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2022 Release date Q2/2022
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
2.0 MB L2-Cache 3.0 MB
4.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Renoir (Zen 2) Architecture Renoir (Zen 2)
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
99 $ Release price 129 $
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
7 nm Technology 7 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 5 4500
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
16220
16220
AMD Ryzen 3 4100
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
11165
11165

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 4500
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
6432
6432
AMD Ryzen 3 4100
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
4265
4265

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

AMD Ryzen 5 4500
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
5430
5430
AMD Ryzen 3 4100
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
4217
4217

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 4100
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
5272
5272
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
4891
4891

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 4500
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1529
1529
AMD Ryzen 3 4100
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
1519
1519

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 4500
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1182
1182
AMD Ryzen 3 4100
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
1134
1134