AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Entry-level

The AMD Ryzen 5 4500U is an entry-level processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It came out in 2020.

It is currently fitted in 3 laptops from $470, at an average price of $651.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core 5 120U is 43% faster and its entry price is $30 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the AMD Ryzen 5 4500U a good processor?

The AMD Ryzen 5 4500U is an entry-level processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It ranks 200 of 271 and delivers 17.0% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the U mean in AMD processors?

The U marks AMD's low-power line: 15 W, for thin, quiet laptops with longer battery life.

What year is the AMD Ryzen 5 4500U from?

AMD Ryzen 5 4500U came out in 2020.

What is the Intel equivalent of AMD Ryzen 5 4500U?

The closest in performance is Intel Core i7-9750H.

What integrated graphics does the AMD Ryzen 5 4500U have?

The AMD Ryzen 5 4500U has AMD Radeon Graphics integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the AMD Ryzen 5 4500U cost?

It is currently fitted in 3 laptops from $470, at an average price of $651.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core 5 120U is 43% faster and its entry price is $30 lower.

Specs

Model 4500U
Manufacturer AMD
Family AMD Ryzen™ 5
Motherboard chipset AMD SoC
Boost frequency 4 GHz
Cores 6
Threads 6
Frequency 2,3 GHz
Cache 8 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 15 W
Cache type L3

Performance summary

#200 of 271
Relative performance 17.0%
Laptops 3
Price from $470
Average price $651

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also low-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick Intel Core 5 120U 24.2% From $440 Intel Core Ultra 7 256V 31.2% From $699 Intel Core Ultra 5 226V 28.5% From $624 Intel Core Ultra 5 225U 28.2% From $699 AMD Ryzen 7 5700U 24.6% From $565

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