Ryzen 5 4500 vs FX-4320

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Aggregate performance score

FX-4320
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.98
Ryzen 5 4500
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
10.14
+412%

Ryzen 5 4500 outperforms FX-4320 by a whopping 412% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-4320 and Ryzen 5 4500 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1939768
Place by popularitynot in top-10044
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.9714.75
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Renoir (2020−2023)
Release date23 October 2012 (12 years ago)4 April 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-4320 and Ryzen 5 4500 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed4 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz4.1 GHz
L1 cache192 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache4096 KB512K (per core)
L3 cache4096 KB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm7 nm
Die size315 mm2156 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million9,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on FX-4320 and Ryzen 5 4500 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketAM3+AM4
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-4320 and Ryzen 5 4500. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-4320 and Ryzen 5 4500 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-4320 and Ryzen 5 4500. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1866DDR4-3200

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-4320 and Ryzen 5 4500.

PCIe versionNot Listed3.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

FX-4320 1.98
Ryzen 5 4500 10.14
+412%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

FX-4320 3150
Ryzen 5 4500 16112
+411%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.98 10.14
Recency 23 October 2012 4 April 2022
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 4 12
Chip lithography 32 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen 5 4500 has a 412.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads, a 357.1% more advanced lithography process, and 46.2% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 4500 is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-4320 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-4320 and Ryzen 5 4500, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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