AMD Ryzen 5 4500 vs AMD A10-9700

The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 (Renoir, Zen 2) is a mainstream desktop processor based on the 7 nm manufacturing process with 6 cores and 12 threads.

It offers 3 MB L2 and 8 MB L3 cache, supports PCIe 3.0, and a maximum memory bandwidth of 51 GB/s. The AMD A10-9700 (Excavator, Bristol Ridge) is an entry-level processor based on the 28 nm process with 4 cores and 4 threads.

It integrates an AMD Radeon R7 - 384 graphics unit, has 2 MB L2 cache without L3 cache, supports PCIe 3.0, and 38 GB/s memory bandwidth. The single-core and multi-core performance of the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 significantly surpasses that of the AMD A10-9700, due to its more modern architecture and higher core/thread count.

For gaming, the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 (with a separate graphics card) is the superior choice for current titles. The AMD A10-9700 with integrated graphics is only suitable for very light or older games. Thanks to its 7 nm manufacturing, the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 is significantly more energy-efficient.

The AMD A10-9700 (28 nm) has higher power consumption relative to its performance. The price-performance ratio of the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 is superior for modern requirements. The AMD A10-9700 is a very cost-effective basic option, especially when integrated graphics are needed.

The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 offers outstanding performance for demanding tasks and gaming. The AMD A10-9700 is a budget-friendly solution for simple office tasks and media consumption. For most modern applications, the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 is the more recommendable choice.