The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a powerful and affordable desktop processor designed for gaming, productivity and everyday performance PC builds.
Featuring 6 cores and 12 processing threads, the Ryzen 5 5500 provides excellent multitasking performance for gaming, office applications, content creation and general computing.
Built on AMD’s efficient 7nm architecture, the processor operates at a base clock speed of 3.6GHz and can boost up to 4.2GHz when additional performance is required.
The Ryzen 5 5500 uses the popular AM4 socket and is compatible with a wide range of AMD motherboards, making it a practical choice for both new builds and system upgrades.
Please note that this processor does not include integrated graphics. A dedicated graphics card is required for video output.
Key Features
6 CPU cores
12 processing threads
3.6GHz base clock speed
Up to 4.2GHz maximum boost clock
AMD Zen 3 architecture
7nm manufacturing process
Socket AM4
PCIe 3.0 support
65W TDP
Supports DDR4 memory
Unlocked for overclocking
Suitable for gaming, productivity and everyday PC builds
No integrated graphics
Dedicated graphics card required
Boxed processor
Processor Specifications
Brand: AMD
Series: Ryzen 5
Model: Ryzen 5 5500
CPU Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base Clock: 3.6GHz
Maximum Boost Clock: Up to 4.2GHz
Architecture: Zen 3
Manufacturing Process: 7nm
Socket: AM4
TDP: 65W
Memory Type: DDR4
PCI Express Version: PCIe 3.0
Integrated Graphics: No
Unlocked Multiplier: Yes
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is an excellent option for budget and mid-range gaming PCs, offering strong 6-core performance, 12-thread multitasking capability and broad AM4 platform compatibility at an accessible price point.
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