AMD Ryzen 5 4500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars | 2,142 ratings

Price: 73.97

Last update: 08-17-2024


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Item Package Dimension: 5.43L x 5.23W x 2.87H inches
Item Package Weight - 0.95 Pounds
Item Package Quantity - 1
Product Type - COMPUTER PROCESSOR

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Dan V.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great CPU for Budget Builds - Fast and Efficient!
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2024
I found myself in need of upgrading a Core i5 2500K to allow my daughter to play Fortnite with my son and I. I paired this Ryzen 5 4500 with a Gigabyte B450M DS3H WIFI board and 16GB of TForce DDR4, and completed the build with an Antec 520W power supply, a 500GB SSD, and a Radeon RX 6600 that I had sitting in the parts bin.

I already had Windows 11 installed on the drive and it booted right up. I installed the appropriate drivers and then used CPU-z to run a stress test. Under 100% load using the included Wraith Stealth cooler, the max temp I saw was 85C. Since I run a Ryzen 9 7900x on my main rig, I am more than comfortable with Ryzen's ability to handle heat, and 85C is perfectly acceptable in my book. Despite running hot, the fan was nice and quiet the entire time. This was under stock settings - no tuning to the fan curve. During the stress test, the max wattage use by the CPU was right around 58. Right now while idling it is pulling 10 watts and sitting at 40C.

The only game I have installed right now is Fortnite. On Epic presets, 1080p, using the RX 6600, I was getting 40-55 FPS (which I consider perfectly playable on a budget-level system). On High presets I consistently pulled 60-70 FPS. I would get a little stuttering here and there, which I suspect is memory-bandwidth-related. In all fairness I haven't even opened the BIOS to tune any settings. GPU usage was at 100% and CPU was at maybe 75%-80%. I consider that a pretty efficient pairing, though you could possibly bump up to something like a 6750 XT to get a little more performance without the CPU becoming a bottleneck. In any case, this is sufficient performance for 1080p gaming on most modern titles running at higher settings (without raytracing of course). I'll be doing some additional benchmarks as I finish up the 100+GB downloads, and if there are any changes to my opinion I'll update this review.

There are definitely faster processors, some of which don't cost a whole lot more than this. But since my goal was to build a viable system that paired well with my existing hardware, this really hit the sweet spot in terms of price and performance.
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Dan V.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great CPU for Budget Builds - Fast and Efficient!
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2024
I found myself in need of upgrading a Core i5 2500K to allow my daughter to play Fortnite with my son and I. I paired this Ryzen 5 4500 with a Gigabyte B450M DS3H WIFI board and 16GB of TForce DDR4, and completed the build with an Antec 520W power supply, a 500GB SSD, and a Radeon RX 6600 that I had sitting in the parts bin.

I already had Windows 11 installed on the drive and it booted right up. I installed the appropriate drivers and then used CPU-z to run a stress test. Under 100% load using the included Wraith Stealth cooler, the max temp I saw was 85C. Since I run a Ryzen 9 7900x on my main rig, I am more than comfortable with Ryzen's ability to handle heat, and 85C is perfectly acceptable in my book. Despite running hot, the fan was nice and quiet the entire time. This was under stock settings - no tuning to the fan curve. During the stress test, the max wattage use by the CPU was right around 58. Right now while idling it is pulling 10 watts and sitting at 40C.

The only game I have installed right now is Fortnite. On Epic presets, 1080p, using the RX 6600, I was getting 40-55 FPS (which I consider perfectly playable on a budget-level system). On High presets I consistently pulled 60-70 FPS. I would get a little stuttering here and there, which I suspect is memory-bandwidth-related. In all fairness I haven't even opened the BIOS to tune any settings. GPU usage was at 100% and CPU was at maybe 75%-80%. I consider that a pretty efficient pairing, though you could possibly bump up to something like a 6750 XT to get a little more performance without the CPU becoming a bottleneck. In any case, this is sufficient performance for 1080p gaming on most modern titles running at higher settings (without raytracing of course). I'll be doing some additional benchmarks as I finish up the 100+GB downloads, and if there are any changes to my opinion I'll update this review.

There are definitely faster processors, some of which don't cost a whole lot more than this. But since my goal was to build a viable system that paired well with my existing hardware, this really hit the sweet spot in terms of price and performance.
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Nicholas Jacob
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic upgrade
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2024
I was on a 2nd gen Intel core i5 processor for my work computer. Computer mostly used to run a web based POS along with transferring data off old computers or cloning storage drives. Nothing too intensive but boy was it slow. This new AMD CPU is certainly up to the task. Not the newest or highest performer out but it gets the job done. Also allowed me to move from DDR3 to DDR4 memory. The included cooler performers well enough for my uses and is miles better than the stock Intel cooler that was on the previous processor. It's stable, performs all tasks for my job, and is a noticeable upgrade from my previous platform.
Xaver Breakwater
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast shipping
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2024
My sisters cpu went out and she needed a new cpu. Was able to get it on time and the performance was great
Sebastian
5.0 out of 5 stars Really great CPU for the money
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2024
I have to say this could best budget CPU and most important the cheapest 6 core 12 thread CPU right now. So I definitely recommend this one!
erik
5.0 out of 5 stars works perfect
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2024
good cpu for gaming
Rick
4.0 out of 5 stars Cooling fan screw type anchors not for me.
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024
I prefer the CPU fan locks pictured. Every AMD motherboard I've used has had the lock mounts for the strap system. Looks like a Wraith heat sink with the cooling fan sold with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor would use the fan lock straps for the AMD style motherboard. I always end up buying another brand heat sink and fan setup.
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Rick
4.0 out of 5 stars Cooling fan screw type anchors not for me.
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024
I prefer the CPU fan locks pictured. Every AMD motherboard I've used has had the lock mounts for the strap system. Looks like a Wraith heat sink with the cooling fan sold with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor would use the fan lock straps for the AMD style motherboard. I always end up buying another brand heat sink and fan setup.
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Esteemed Amazon Customer Josh
5.0 out of 5 stars Great CPU, but you may need to update your BIOS
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2024
The mobo I installed this on was my son's ASUS ROG B350-F (I think we got it in 2020?), and it was still running the BIOS it came with (version 4207). The BIOS needs to be updated to at least version 6042 in order for the mobo to recognize it, or you'll just get the "orange light of doom" and the computer won't boot. Other manufacturers may have the same issue if the motherboard is a few years old, and you'll need to download and flash the BIOS **BEFORE** tearing everything apart. Be prepared before you start.
SurenBabayan
5.0 out of 5 stars my recommendations
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2024
The order was excellent, arrived in a very short time. The packaging is excellent. Works fine. The temperature is normal 42 degrees (The Summer at home 27). I installed the OS and a lot of programs. CPU temperature is stable.

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