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Configurator

Configurator Ryzen 5 4500 6-Core 12-Thread 4.1 GHz desktop processor

SKU CH-N4A0-YFJYJ MPN 100-100000644BOX_Conf_20220809

Six-core, twelve-thread desktop CPU with a 4.1 GHz max turbo frequency, 8 MB L3 cache and 65 W TDP, bundled with a Wraith Stealth cooler

  • Processors TypeDesktop
  • NameRyzen 5 4500
  • CPU Socket TypeSocket AM4
  • Core NameRenoir (Zen 2)
  • # of Cores6-Core
  • # of Threads12-Threads
  • Six cores and twelve threads handle multitasking workloads
  • 1 GHz max turbo frequency speeds single-thread tasks
  • 7 nm Zen 2 architecture delivers 65 W efficiency
  • DDR4 3200 support matches mainstream memory
  • Wraith Stealth cooler included for quiet operation

Ryzen 5 4500 6-Core 12-Thread CPU

The Configurator Ryzen 5 4500 is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor built on the 7nm Renoir architecture with a 65W thermal design. It targets builders who need multi-thread throughput for productivity workloads on the AM4 platform without integrated graphics overhead. The boxed unit includes a Wraith Stealth cooler for immediate installation.

Upgrade from 4-core AM4 chips

Moving from a 4-core AM4 processor to this 6-core model adds two cores and four threads, raising parallel capacity for rendering, compilation and multitasking. The jump is worth it when your current chip hits 100% utilisation across all cores during sustained workloads. Buyers whose tasks stay lightly threaded will not see a proportional gain.

8MB L3 cache and DDR4 3200 support

The 8MB L3 cache and 3MB L2 cache feed the 12 threads at up to 4.1 GHz max turbo, handling modern game engines and content-creation pipelines comfortably. Memory runs at DDR4 3200; the 65W envelope limits sustained all-core clocks under heavy AVX loads. Systems needing integrated graphics or higher core counts must look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • Six cores and twelve threads handle multitasking workloads
  • 1 GHz max turbo frequency speeds single-thread tasks
  • 7 nm Zen 2 architecture delivers 65 W efficiency
  • DDR4 3200 support matches mainstream memory
  • Wraith Stealth cooler included for quiet operation

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

What socket and cooler clearance does the Ryzen 5 4500 require?

The processor fits the AM4 socket and ships with the Wraith Stealth cooler, which mounts directly to the standard AM4 retention bracket.

Which step do builders most often miss when installing the included Wraith Stealth cooler?

Removing the protective film from the pre-applied thermal paste on the cooler base before locking the four spring screws onto the AM4 mounting bracket.

When will the pre-applied thermal paste on the Wraith Stealth need to be replaced?

Replace the paste whenever the cooler is removed for cleaning or upgrade; the original compound dries out after several thermal cycles and should not be reused.

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