AMD Ryzen™ 5 5500 6-Core 12-Thread Desktop Processor
Brand: AMD | Model: Ryzen 5 5500 | SKU: CB-CPU-AMD-R5-5500
$74.00
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a budget-friendly 6-core CPU offering solid gaming and multitasking performance for entry-level PC builds.
Compatibility
SocketAM4
ChipsetB550
Max TDP65 W
Description
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500, part of AMD’s Ryzen 5000 series, is built on the efficient Zen 3 architecture, delivering impressive performance and responsiveness for affordable systems. Featuring 6 cores and 12 threads, it runs at a base clock of 3.6 GHz and boosts up to 4.2 GHz, providing smooth performance for gaming, streaming, and daily workloads. Though it supports PCIe 3.0 rather than 4.0, it remains an excellent choice for cost-conscious builders looking for great efficiency and compatibility with older AM4 motherboards. Supporting DDR4 memory and equipped with a 65W TDP, the Ryzen 5 5500 strikes an excellent balance between performance and value.
Specifications
Cores
6
Threads
12
Base Clock
3.6 GHz
Boost Clock
4.2 GHz
Cache
19MB (16MB L3 + 3MB L2)
PCIe Version
3.0
Max Memory Speed
DDR4-3200
Integrated Graphics
None
Max Temperature
95°C
Architecture
Zen 3 (7nm)
