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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love the new cpu i just built my buddys pc runs amazing will have to get another one to build another
This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 4500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.1 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Fast enough for what I need as of right now great installation instructions
This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 4500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.1 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good cpu
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love this cpu for price, pretty good I got nothing much to say I love fan it comes with very good quality!
This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 4500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.1 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Performance for budget
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excelent CPU for the price, a little bit better that the 3600
This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 4500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.1 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Buy this
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This cpu did not bottle neck my rtx 4060
I reccomend this cpu
This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 4500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.1 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Ryzen 4500 + Rx580
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The Ryzen 5 4500 pairs well with my Rx 580 8gb. I had no issues installing the Cpu into my motherboard, along with the cooler that comes with it. For the price it's the best bang for your buck. I recommend buying this Cpu if you're on a budget and are looking for a good smooth time with your PC.
This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 4500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.1 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
As has been, Ryzen is the way to go.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought this to make up for a PC I helped my friend with that ended up failing. This has been working great for him just like the 5600X I bought a couple years back has, and I haven't had any complaints from him since. Only thing I don't like is that the stock cooler doesn't use the standard mounting tabs that are preinstalled on boards, and it is a little wacky to get the screws to thread in.
This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 4500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.1 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
A Budget Performer For The Average Joe
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
A Ryzen 5 2600 equivalent CPU for $79.
If you're looking for the best budget gaming CPU overall, get the Ryzen 5 5600, as it's faster, and it has much more cache plus PCIe 4.0. If you're looking for the cheapest PCIe 4.0
CPU get a used Ryzen 5 3600 - the budget king of Ryzen.
If you just want enough cores and threads to game, record, stream, and leave some tabs open, then get this.
Pair it with an AMD RX 6600, RX6600 XT, or even a 6700 XT and you'll have a budget 1080p to 1440p gaming rig that makes sense. If you prefer an Nvidia GPU, the RTX 3060 12GB, or the RTX 3060Ti make the most sense but cost far more than the AMD equivalents for less performance.
Put this CPU in an A520 or B450 motherboard for cheap, with 32GB of cheap DDR4 over 3200Mhz, with a cheap 2TB NVMe and you'll have one banging PC for CHEAP.
Overall, even in my own testing it works great for a budget market offering. The downsides are the thing I noted it missing.
This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 4500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.1 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
GREAT CPU
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
this product was awesome, being new to computer and not knowing what to get or how to work it I watch a video on how to install this cpu and when I did it ran GREAT. I was able to record while roleplaying on gta5, I was also able to edit video's while watching videos.. It was great highly recommend for pc's
This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 4500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.1 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Fast, runs great for the new upgrades I wanted to do. Good for decent gaming.
This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 4500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.1 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
budget friendly
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 3.6 GHz Six-Core AM4 Processor is a fantastic choice for any computer enthusiast or gamer looking for a reliable and affordable upgrade. This processor delivers powerful performance, allowing for smooth multitasking and efficient handling of demanding applications. Its six cores ensure speedy processing and enhanced productivity, whether you're gaming, streaming, or working on complex tasks. Plus, it's easy to install and runs efficiently. Overall, the Ryzen 5 4500 offers great value for the price and is a solid investment for any build!
This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 4500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.1 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
AMD
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Exceeded my expectations made my gpu and windows run smooth.
This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 4500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.1 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for the price!!!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is my go to CPU when I am building a budget pc, if I cannot find a used R5 3600. It is almost identical in speed.
This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 4500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.1 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Cant beat it for the price
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
6 cores and 12 threads for $79! Runs great and pairs well with any midrange gpu.
This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 4500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.1 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Cpu Upgrade
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great product, my son loves the speed upgrade. He likes to steam.
This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 4500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.1 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good value CPU for starter PC
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Purchased to build a cheap Minecraft/Roblox rig for my kid paired with a 5600xt. Works like a charm with good bang for the buck, plenty snappy enough for like gaming or basic workstation/productivity tasks. While it has a fairly small L3 cash the high core count and decent Zen 2 frequency makes up for it.
This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 4500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.1 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good for the price
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Ryzen always pulls through, I have been AMD since forever, and Ryzen fixed every flaw! I have never bought a Ryzen I was unhappy with. Bang for the buck. In all honesty I’m entry level so I Dont do all the extra bottleneck stuff etc.
This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 4500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.1 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Workstation Workhorse
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Overall just a solid CPU. No issues. Great for workstations.
This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 4500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.1 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great affordable cpu
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great upgrade to my 9600K, the extra threads seems to help with gaming alot
This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 4500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.1 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Legitness
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It a pretty decent CPU. Got to my place on time and was fully functional. No damage to the box or the CPU itself. Best Buy did great on this one. Keep it up
This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 4500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.1 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black