Product details
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a reliable and cost-effective desktop processor designed for smooth gaming, everyday productivity, and multitasking. Built on AMD’s proven Zen 3 architecture, it delivers efficient performance with improved instructions-per-clock, making it an excellent choice for budget and mid-range PC builds.
Equipped with 6 cores and 12 threads, the Ryzen 5 5500 handles modern applications, multitasking, and gaming workloads efficiently. With clock speeds boosting up to 4.2 GHz, it offers responsive performance while maintaining a power-efficient 65 W TDP.
This processor supports DDR4-3200 memory and is compatible with the widely used AM4 platform, making it ideal for upgrades or new builds using existing AM4 motherboards. It comes with the AMD Wraith Stealth cooler, allowing stable operation right out of the box.
Specifications Table
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor Name | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 |
| Architecture | Zen 3 |
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz |
| Max Boost Clock | Up to 4.2 GHz |
| Socket | AM4 |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| TDP | 65 W |
| Integrated Graphics | None |
| Memory Support | DDR4-3200 (Dual Channel) |
| PCIe Support | PCIe® 3.0 |
| Unlocked | Yes |
| Cooler Included | AMD Wraith Stealth |
What’s in the Box
- AMD Ryzen™ 5 5500 Processor
- AMD Wraith Stealth Cooler
- Installation & warranty documentation
Ideal For
- Budget and mid-range gaming PCs
- Home and office productivity systems
- AM4 motherboard upgrades
- Users wanting unlocked performance with included cooling
