Compare / Ryzen 5 4500 vs Core i5-8600K
Ryzen 5 4500 vs Core i5-8600K: which is better?
Ryzen 5 4500 and Core i5-8600K perform almost the same in games (1440p · high settings · RTX 4070). Core i5-8600K offers better value for money.
VS
Cheaper: Core i5-8600KValue: Core i5-8600K
Head to head
38%
Gaming performance
38%
51/100
Part score
51/100
162 FPS
Average FPS
162 FPS
≈ $88 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $52 (used)
59/100
Value for money
100/100
Specifications
| Ryzen 5 4500 | Core i5-8600K | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Max boost | 4.1 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W | 95 W |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| Memory | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Integrated graphics | No | Yes |
| Release year | 2019 | 2018 |
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Estimated FPS in games
Ryzen 5 4500Core i5-8600K
162average FPS
162average FPS