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Ryzen 5 4600UVSRyzen 5 4500U

Performance, specifications and real-world gaming comparison

🎮 Tested in 0 games3 resolutions: 1080p / 1440p / 4KCurrent catalog dataTesting methodology
Ryzen 5 4600U
♜ WINNERRyzen 5 4600U+9%Better overall performance
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WINNERRyzen 5 4600U8%H2H overall index
Prestazioni3734
Data confidence3838

Fixed-scale H2H model. Missing metrics are omitted instead of estimated from the overall score.

SUMMARY PROFILE

Verified-metrics radar

Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.

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H2H
Performance
Single-core
Multi-core
Performance
3734
Single-core
6767
Multi-core
2420
Missing values are never replaced with zero or an average.Model: H2H 2026.07 fixed scale.
COMMUNITY · VERIFIED DATA

Hardware used by streamers

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RISULTATO DEL CONFRONTO

Ryzen 5 4600U is the best overall choice

Ryzen 5 4600U leads in overall performance, while Ryzen 5 4600U offers better price-to-performance. Check results in your applications before making the final choice.

PERFORMANCE DIFFERENCE9%

Ryzen 5 4600U leads in the combined performance index

PRICE DIFFERENCE0 €

Prices are identical

PUNTEGGIO COMPLESSIVO

Panoramica

Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.

CategoryRyzen 5 4600URyzen 5 4500U
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
37Better
34
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
33Better
31
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
31Better
28
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
30Better
27
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
37Better
34
CONFRONTO COMPLETO

Specifiche

The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.

SpecificationRyzen 5 4600URyzen 5 4500U
СерияRyzen 4000Ryzen 4000
ArchitectureZen 2Zen 2
Кодовое имяRenoirRenoir
Год выпуска20202020
Ядра66
Потоки12Better6
Base clock2.1 GHz2.3 GHzBetter
Boost clock4 GHz4 GHz
Встроенная графикаRadeon Vega 6Radeon Vega 6
Форм-факторMobileMobile
PassMark
Core / thread6 / 126 / 6
Clock speed
Кэш
Кэш L3
Socket
PBP / MTP
Power consumption
Поддержка памяти
Process node
Release date
Сокет / корпус
Сегмент
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX

H2H workload indices

Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.

IndexRyzen 5 4600URyzen 5 4500UDifference
H2H Single-core IndexH2H Index / 10067670%
H2H Multi-core IndexH2H Index / 100242018%
H2H Productivity IndexH2H Index / 10039368%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100242018%
H2H Value IndexH2H Index / 100000%

These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from 3DMark, Geekbench, Cinebench, PassMark, Blender, or another third-party benchmark.

HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX

H2H AI workload indices

Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.

IndexRyzen 5 4600URyzen 5 4500UDifference
H2H ML Preprocessing IndexH2H Index / 10037348%
H2H CPU Inference IndexH2H Index / 10037348%
H2H Local LLM CPU IndexH2H Index / 10037348%
H2H Data Pipeline IndexH2H Index / 10037348%
H2H Computer Vision CPU IndexH2H Index / 10037348%

These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from 3DMark, Geekbench, Cinebench, PassMark, Blender, or another third-party benchmark.

AI EXPLAIN · HEAD TO HEAD

Explain this comparison

Beyond percentages: causes, relevant specifications, and practical impact behind every chart.

Device ARyzen 5 4600U37
Device BRyzen 5 4500U34
What AI will explain

Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.

REAL CONFIGURATIONS

Owner experiences

Real builds, results, and community feedback.

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FAQ · CHOOSE BY USE CASE

Domande frequenti sul confronto

Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.

01Which is better for gaming: Ryzen 5 4600U or Ryzen 5 4500U?

Ryzen 5 4600U has the higher overall gaming score, while Ryzen 5 4600U offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.

02Which is better for streaming?

Ryzen 5 4600U is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.

03Which is better for Blender?

Ryzen 5 4600U is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.

04Which is better for video editing?

Ryzen 5 4600U offers more overall performance, while Ryzen 5 4600U offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.

05Which is better for neural networks and AI?

Ryzen 5 4600U is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.

06Which is better for 1080p?

Ryzen 5 4600U is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.

07Which is better for 1440p?

Ryzen 5 4600U leads in combined 1440p performance. Ryzen 5 4600U can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.

08Which is better for 4K?

Ryzen 5 4600U is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.

09Which is better for a quiet PC?

Ryzen 5 4600U is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.

10Which is better without replacing the power supply?

Ryzen 5 4600U is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.

11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?

Consider upgrading to Ryzen 5 4600U if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.