Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core 3.6GHz AM4 Desktop CPU
6-Core 12-Thread Desktop CPU with 3.6GHz Base, 4.2GHz Boost & Wraith Stealth Cooler
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- First indexed
- 25 Sep 2026
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Description
The Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor designed for everyday computing, gaming and multitasking. It operates at a 3.6GHz base clock and can boost up to 4.2GHz, providing additional processing performance when required.
Built on the Zen 3 architecture using a 7nm manufacturing process, the processor features 16MB of L3 cache and 3MB of L2 cache. It uses the AM4 socket, supports DDR4 memory up to 3200 MT/s and provides PCIe 3.0 connectivity.
The processor is unlocked for overclocking and has a 65W default TDP. This boxed retail version includes a Wraith Stealth cooling solution
- 6-Core Processor - Six physical CPU cores for responsive multitasking.
- 12 Processing Threads - Supports simultaneous multi-threaded workloads.
- 3.6GHz Base Clock - Strong everyday processing performance.
- Up to 4.2GHz Boost Clock - Automatically increases clock speed when additional performance is required.
- Zen 3 Architecture - Efficient 7nm processor architecture.
- 16MB L3 Cache + 3MB L2 Cache - Helps provide fast access to frequently used data.
- AM4 Socket - Compatible with supported AM4 motherboards.
- 65W TDP - Designed for efficient desktop operation.
- Unlocked for Overclocking - Supports overclocking with compatible hardware and configuration.
- PCIe 3.0 Support - Provides PCI Express connectivity for compatible components.
- DDR4 Memory Support - Supports system memory speeds up to DDR4-3200.
What's in the box
1 x Ryzen 5 5500 Desktop Processor
1 x User Guide
1 x 24 months warranty
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