Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core 3.6GHz AM4 Desktop CPU

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

R 7 199.00

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R 3 599.00
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R 7 999.00
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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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