i3-9100E vs Ryzen 5 4500

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 4500
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
10.15
+135%
Core i3-9100E
2018
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
4.32

Ryzen 5 4500 outperforms Core i3-9100E by a whopping 135% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 4500 and Core i3-9100E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking7601352
Place by popularity50not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency14.786.29
Architecture codenameRenoir (2020−2023)Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
Release date4 April 2022 (2 years ago)1 September 2018 (6 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 4500 and Core i3-9100E basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads124
Base clock speed3.6 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz3.7 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm14 nm
Die size156 mm2126 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °C72 °C
Number of transistors9,800 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 4500 and Core i3-9100E compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketAM41151
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 4500 and Core i3-9100E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen 5 4500 and Core i3-9100E technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 4500 and Core i3-9100E are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 4500 and Core i3-9100E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4-2400

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 630

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 4500 and Core i3-9100E.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen 5 4500 10.15
+135%
i3-9100E 4.32

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen 5 4500 16123
+135%
i3-9100E 6868

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.15 4.32
Recency 4 April 2022 1 September 2018
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 4
Chip lithography 7 nm 14 nm

Ryzen 5 4500 has a 135% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 5 4500 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-9100E in performance tests.


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