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Configurator 100-100000644BOX_Conf_20220809 Ryzen 5 4500 desktop processor

SKU CH-N4A0-YFJYJ MPN 100-100000644BOX_Conf_20220809

Six-core AM4 desktop processor with 12 threads, 3.6 GHz base clock, 4.1 GHz max boost, 8 MB L3 cache and 65 W TDP

  • Processors TypeDesktop
  • NameRyzen 5 4500
  • CPU Socket TypeSocket AM4
  • Core NameRenoir (Zen 2)
  • # of Cores6-Core
  • # of Threads12-Threads
  • 6-core 12-thread design handles multitasking smoothly
  • 1 GHz max turbo frequency speeds single-thread work
  • 65 W TDP keeps power draw and heat low
  • 7 nm Renoir Zen 2 architecture delivers efficient performance
  • DDR4 3200 support matches mainstream memory kits

Ryzen 5 4500 six-core desktop processor

The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 is a six-core, twelve-thread desktop CPU built on the 7 nm Renoir Zen 2 architecture. It operates at a 3.6 GHz base clock and boosts to 4.1 GHz with 8 MB of L3 cache. The processor fits Socket AM4 motherboards and supports DDR4 3200 memory. A Wraith Stealth cooler is included in the box.

Upgrade from four-core AM4 chips

Moving from a four-core Ryzen 3 or first-generation Ryzen 5 to this six-core model adds two extra cores and four more threads for heavier multitasking. The jump is worthwhile when you run modern games, streaming software or light content creation alongside background tasks. The 65 W TDP keeps power draw and cooling requirements modest for most AM4 boards.

8 MB L3 cache and DDR4 3200 headroom

The 8 MB L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 3200 support handle mainstream gaming and productivity workloads comfortably. Performance scales well up to mid-range discrete graphics cards. Memory bandwidth and cache capacity become limiting factors in heavily threaded rendering or simulation tasks that exceed the six-core design.

Highlights

  • 6-core 12-thread design handles multitasking smoothly
  • 1 GHz max turbo frequency speeds single-thread work
  • 65 W TDP keeps power draw and heat low
  • 7 nm Renoir Zen 2 architecture delivers efficient performance
  • DDR4 3200 support matches mainstream memory kits

Specifications

BrandAMD
Processors TypeDesktop
SeriesRyzen 5 4000 Series
NameRyzen 5 4500
Model100-100000644BOX
CPU Socket TypeSocket AM4
Core NameRenoir (Zen 2)
# of Cores6-Core
# of Threads12-Threads
Operating Frequency3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency4.1 GHz
L1 Cache384KB
L2 Cache3MB
L3 Cache8MB
Manufacturing Tech7nm
Instruction Set64-Bit
Memory TypesDDR4 3200
Integrated GraphicsNone Integrated Graphics
Thermal Design Power65W
Cooling DeviceWraith Stealth
Shipping weight0.41 kg
Package size216 × 160 × 99 mm

Questions about this item

Does the Socket AM4 processor fit my existing AM4 motherboard without a new bracket?

The CPU uses the standard AM4 socket and includes the Wraith Stealth cooler with its original mounting hardware, so it fits current AM4 boards directly.

What is the one installation step builders often miss with the included Wraith Stealth cooler?

Removing the protective plastic film from the cooler base before mounting it on the Ryzen 5 4500 is the step most frequently overlooked.

When will the pre-applied thermal paste on the Wraith Stealth cooler need replacement?

Replace the paste when CPU temperatures under load rise noticeably above normal, typically after several years of continuous operation.

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