AMD · Ryzen

Ryzen 5 5500

Released April 2022

A six-core Zen 3 AM4 desktop processor with DDR4 memory and PCIe 3.0 support.

Cores: 6/12
Boost: 4.2 GHz
L3: 16 MB
Power: 65 W
Socket: AM4

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What reviewers say

Reviews find respectable rendering and encoding performance for a budget six-core processor, but weaker gaming results than the 5600 and 5600X. The smaller cache and PCIe 3.0 support limit its appeal; TechSpot finds gaming performance broadly comparable with the older 3600.

From techspot.com and pcgamer.com

Specifications

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Cores and clocks

Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base clock: 3.6 GHz
Boost clock: 4.2 GHz
L3 cache: 16 MB
Cores: Zen 3; Cezanne.
Cache: 384 KB L1; 3 MB L2.

Graphics and AI

Built-in graphics: No
Graphics: A separate graphics card is required.

Platform

Socket: AM4
Base power: 65 W
Unlocked: Yes
Cooler in the box: Yes
Memory support: DDR4 UDIMM; two channels; up to 128 GB. Two single-rank or dual-rank modules at 3200 MT/s; four single-rank at 2933 MT/s; four dual-rank at 2667 MT/s. ECC not supported.
PCIe: PCIe 3.0; 24 native lanes, 20 usable.
Chipsets: X570, X470, X370, B550, B450, B350 and A520 listed by AMD; check the motherboard CPU support list and BIOS.
Process: TSMC 7nm FinFET.
Cooler: Wraith Stealth included; maximum operating temperature 90°C.

Pros and cons

Pros

Six cores with simultaneous multithreading
Wraith Stealth cooler included
Unlocked for overclocking

Cons

Requires a separate graphics card
PCIe 3.0 rather than PCIe 4.0
Less L3 cache than the Ryzen 5 5600

Closest rivals

Model	Cores	Boost	L3	Power	Socket	Released
IntelCore i5-12400F	6/12	4.4 GHz	18 MB	65 W	LGA1700	Jan 2022
AMDRyzen 5 4500	6/12	4.1 GHz	8 MB	65 W	AM4	Apr 2022
AMDRyzen 5 5600	6/12	4.4 GHz	32 MB	65 W	AM4	Apr 2022

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