Ryzen 5 4500 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX
2023
64 cores / 128 threads, 350 Watt
88.50
+740%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX outperforms Ryzen 5 4500 by a whopping 740% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and Ryzen 5 4500 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2755
Place by popularitynot in top-10043
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.05no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency23.0614.77
Architecture codenameStorm Peak (2023)Renoir (2020−2023)
Release date19 October 2023 (1 year ago)4 April 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$7,349no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX 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 cores64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads12812
Base clock speed3.2 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz4.1 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache256 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm7 nm
Die size8x 71 mm2156 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors52,560 million9,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX 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
SocketsTR5AM4
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and Ryzen 5 4500. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and Ryzen 5 4500 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and Ryzen 5 4500. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR4-3200

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and Ryzen 5 4500.

PCIe version5.03.0
PCI Express lanes12816

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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX 88.50
+740%
Ryzen 5 4500 10.53

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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX 135433
+740%
Ryzen 5 4500 16120

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 88.50 10.53
Recency 19 October 2023 4 April 2022
Physical cores 64 6
Threads 128 12
Chip lithography 5 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX has a 740.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 966.7% more physical cores and 966.7% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

Ryzen 5 4500, on the other hand, has 438.5% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 4500 in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 5 4500 is a desktop one.


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