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

SKU CH-N4A0-YFJYJ MPN 100-100000644BOX

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

  • Product nameRyzen 5 4500
  • CPU cores6-Core
  • CPU socketSocket AM4
  • Maximum turbo clock4.1 GHz
  • TDP rating65 W
  • Processor classDesktop
  • 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.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop Processors, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $190.99
Pricier than about 60% of the 494 comparable items (median $149.99).
CPU cores 6-Core
Lower than about 80% of the 271 comparable items (median 8).
Maximum turbo clock 4.1 GHz
Lower than about 83% of the 246 comparable items (median 4.7 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAMD
Product lineRyzen 5 4000 Series
Model name100-100000644BOX
Product nameRyzen 5 4500
Performance
Working frequency3.6 GHz
Processor
CPU cores6-Core
CPU socketSocket AM4
Maximum turbo clock4.1 GHz
TDP rating65 W
Processor classDesktop
Processor codenameRenoir (Zen 2)
CPU threads12-Threads
L1 cache size384 KB
Level 2 cache3 MB
Level 3 cache8 MB
Process node7 nm
CPU instruction set64-Bit
Memory
Supported memoryDDR4 3200
Graphics
Built-in graphicsNone Integrated Graphics
Size & build
Shipping weight0.41 kg
Package size216 × 160 × 99 mm
In the box
Included coolerWraith Stealth

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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