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AMD Ryzen 5 4500U

iGPU:: AMD Radeon RX Vega 6
Boost/Base Clock:: 4.0 GHz / 2.3 GHz
Core/Thread Count:: 6 Core / 6 Thread
Cache:: 8MB L3 + 3MB L2 + 384KB L1
TDP:: 15 Watts
CPU Process Node:: 7 Nanometers (TSMC)
CPU Socket:: FP6
CPU Series:: Zen 2, Ryzen 4000 Series "Renoir"
Memory Support:: DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-4266
Form Factor:: Laptop

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Manufacturer: AMD Last updated: September 9, 2026

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AMD Ryzen 5 4500U Review

The AMD Ryzen 5 4500U is a 6-core, 6-thread processor built on Zen 2 and manufactured on TSMC's 7nm process, running a 2.3 GHz base clock that boosts to 4.0 GHz within a 15 Watt TDP, aimed at thin-and-light laptops.

Unlike its 6-core, 12-thread sibling the Ryzen 5 4600U, the 4500U drops simultaneous multithreading (SMT) entirely, trading some multi-threaded ceiling for a lower price at the same core count and power envelope.

AMD Radeon RX Vega 6

A 6-compute-unit Vega iGPU, adequate for desktop use and light gaming, one step down from the 8-CU Vega 8 found on the Ryzen 7 4700U and 4800U.

How Is the Ryzen 5 4500U in Terms of Performance

The lack of SMT is the defining characteristic of this chip relative to the rest of the Ryzen 4000 U-series lineup: 6 physical cores without hyperthreading means real multi-threaded work will trail 6-core/12-thread and 8-core/16-thread siblings meaningfully, even though single-threaded and lightly-threaded performance remains strong thanks to the same Zen 2 core design.

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 multi-core scores of 5,917 sit behind the SMT-equipped Ryzen 5 4600U's multi-threaded results despite sharing the same 6-core count and similar clocks, directly illustrating the real-world impact of the missing SMT. Geekbench 5 single-core scores of 1,081 remain competitive with SMT-equipped Zen 2 siblings, confirming that single-thread performance isn't meaningfully affected by the SMT difference.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Best for

Budget-conscious thin-and-light laptops focused on everyday productivity rather than heavy multitasking

Not for

Buyers specifically wanting the strongest multi-threaded performance in the Ryzen 4000 U-series lineup, the SMT-equipped Ryzen 5 4600U or Ryzen 7 4700U/4800U handle that better

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	AMD
Product Line	Ryzen 5
Model Number	4500U
Codename	Renoir
Release Year	2020

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Zen 2, Ryzen 4000 Series "Renoir"
Socket	FP6
Process Node	7 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	6
Performance Cores	6
Efficiency Cores	0
Total Threads	6
SMT Enabled	No

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	2.3 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	4.0 GHz

Cache

L2 Cache	3 MB
L3 Cache	8 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	15 W

Memory

Memory Type	DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-4266

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes

Form Factor	Laptop
TDP	15 W
iGPU	AMD Radeon RX Vega 6

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the AMD Ryzen 5 4500U?

The AMD Ryzen 5 4500U has 6 cores and 6 threads, a 2.3 GHz base and 4.0 GHz boost clock, 8 MB of L3 cache and a 15 W TDP. Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon RX Vega 6. Socket: FP6.

Will the AMD Ryzen 5 4500U work with my current setup?

The AMD Ryzen 5 4500U lists CPU Socket is FP6. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the AMD Ryzen 5 4500U best suited to?

Best suited to: Budget-conscious thin-and-light laptops focused on everyday productivity rather than heavy multitasking.

What are the drawbacks of the AMD Ryzen 5 4500U?

Not the best fit for: Buyers specifically wanting the strongest multi-threaded performance in the Ryzen 4000 U-series lineup, the SMT-equipped Ryzen 5 4600U or Ryzen 7 4700U/4800U handle that better.