6-Core, 12-Thread Processing
Six cores and 12 threads provide a capable foundation for budget gaming PCs and everyday desktop builds.
Updated 4 months ago
AMD
Ryzen 5 5500
Affordable 6-core AM4 processor for budget gaming PCs. It is frequently purchased for entry-level DDR4 builds due to low pricing.
$69.99
CategoryComputer Processors
Product Highlights
The most important capabilities and tradeoffs at a glance.
AM4 and DDR4 Platform Support
AM4 socket compatibility and DDR4 memory support up to 3200 MT/s suit entry-level DDR4 system builds.
Included Cooler and 65 W TDP
A bundled cooler and 65 W thermal design power support a straightforward processor setup.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is an affordable AM4 desktop processor for budget gaming PCs and entry-level DDR4 builds, featuring 6 cores, 12 threads, Zen 3 architecture, DDR4 support up to 3200 MT/s, and a 65 W TDP.
Media Reviews
Independent perspectives and scores from published reviews.
PCMag3.5/5
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Review
The reviewer concludes the CPU offers decent performance for non-gaming tasks, but it is considered a second-tier pick as it trails slightly costlier AMD and Intel alternatives.
Michael Justin Allen Sexton
Ars Technica
Review: Ryzen 5 5500 and 5600 can breathe new life into older AMD PCs
The review highlights the CPU as a good value option that offers 90 to 95 percent of the 5600's performance for 80 percent of the cost, making it an excellent drop-in upgrade for older socket AM4 systems.
TechSpot
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Review: Yea or Nay?
The review recommends against purchasing the Ryzen 5 5500 for new PC builds, suggesting that other options like the Core i3-12100F offer better performance for the price.
Phoronix
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Linux Performance Review
The review notes that the processor provides a fairly robust, value-oriented upgrade option for older AM4 systems, with no Linux compatibility issues.
Video Analysis
Product walkthroughs, comparisons, and long-form video reviews.
14:18
Ryzen 5 5500 vs. Ryzen 5 3600, Most Affordable Zen 3 Worth It? 21 Game Benchmark, 1080p & 1440p
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428,132 views · 4 years ago
Hardware Unboxed · youtube
17:07
AMD's Greed: R5 5500 CPU vs. Intel i3-12100F | CPU Review & Benchmarks
The AMD
394,660 views · 4 years ago
Gamers Nexus · youtube
10:51
Don't Choose Wrong - Ryzen 5 5500 & 4500 Review
The
236,581 views · 4 years ago
Hardware Canucks · youtube
21:18
The $75 Solution To The DRAM Apocalypse
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143,033 views · 7 months ago
Hardware Unboxed · youtube
12:11
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Budget CPU Worth it in 2024?
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99,931 views · 2 years ago
Techo Mode · youtube
7:29
Should You Buy Ryzen 5 5500? (Reviewers hate this CPU)
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48,744 views · 1 year ago
Cheap Bastard · youtube
Attributes
Detailed specifications and product characteristics.
ArchitectureZen 3 (Cezanne)
Base Clock Speed(GHz)3.6 GHz
Cache Size(MB)16 MB
Core Count(cores)6 cores
Cpu SocketAM4
Included CoolerYes
Integrated GraphicsNo
Launch Date2022-04-04
Manufacturing ProcessTSMC 7nm FinFET
Max Boost Clock Speed(GHz)4.2 GHz
Memory SupportDDR4 (up to 3200 MT/s)
Overclocking SupportYes
Pci Express VersionPCIe 3.0
Price(USD)69.99 USD
Thermal Design Power(W)65 W
Thread Count(threads)12 threads
Purchase Options
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