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AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

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Features

  • Can deliver fast 100 plus FPS performance in the world's most popular games, discrete graphics card required
  • 6 Cores and 12 processing threads, bundled with the AMD Wraith Stealth cooler
  • 4.2 GHz Max Boost, unlocked for overclocking, 19 MB cache, DDR4-3200 support
  • For the advanced Socket AM4 platform

Description

AMD Ryzen™ 5 5500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler.

Brand: AMD


CPU Manufacturer: AMD


CPU Model: Ryzen 5


CPU Speed: 4.2 GHz


CPU Socket: Socket AM4


Processor: ‎4.2 GHz ryzen_5


Brand: ‎AMD


Series: ‎AMD Ryzen 5 5500 with Wraith Stealth Cooler


Item model number: ‎AMD Ryzen 5 5500


Item Weight: ‎15.2 ounces


Product Dimensions: ‎1.57 x 1.57 x 0.1 inches


Item Dimensions LxWxH: ‎1.57 x 1.57 x 0.1 inches


Color: ‎Ceramic Gray


Processor Brand: ‎AMD


Number of Processors: ‎1


Computer Memory Type: ‎DIMM


Manufacturer: ‎AMD


Country of Origin: ‎Malaysia


Date First Available: ‎April 4, 2022


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    • Best Price/Performance CPU
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Box was damaged just a little bit when arrived, but inside of it everything was in perfect condition. Installation was easy, comes with stock cooler, didn't use it cuz i had better air cooler. Runs great, idle temps were 28 to 32°C with normal air cooler. I think core size are enough for some gaming and some work. On load maximum CPU temperature was 62°C (Shadow Of The Tomb Raider). It really is the best CPU at this price point 🙌❤️ ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2025 by Bachuki Bachuki
    • Great cpu for price
works very well and is a amazing cpu. If you are doing a budget build i would go for this all day!
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2025 by Riley Lehman
    • opinion on this budget friendly cpu
This cpu works great for gaming and you can save money. Especially when it’s on sale for a good price. Although it does lack in some cases like CPU heavy games. Like Fortnite if you have this budget cpu and paired it with an Rtx 4060 for a budget build Fortnite will have some frame dips. Because of the Gpu being too powerful for the cpu. But in Gpu heavy games it works great. Temperatures on the cpu are consistent never going to high. But do be warned that games like Fortnite will not be playable on any other graphic settings besides performance mode. Trying to launch the game max or on lowest settings of direct 12 will cause major dips in frames. Even with a good pc. I believe it has to just be the cpu not being strong enough. I think that other variables that affect the cpu would be background software like discord and if you use msi afterburner then the fps counter could cause frame issues. Ram is a factor and storage type. So if your buying this cpu for gaming specifically Fortnite run the game on performance and keep the resolution to 80% to 100% then your fine if you want frames. But don’t let my review scare you go with what you believe is best. In my case this cpu was definitely worth the price. And been using it for a few months now with no problems. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2025 by Kevin Espinoza
    • Definitely worth it
I won't take too much time on this review. I'll just say it's a very good CPU at a great price. From a reliable brand better than the competition. Get it.
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2025 by Brendan
    • Good budget CPU
Review Image by rdb39180 rdb39180
Stays cool with the stock cooler but upgrading it would probably be just a little bit better but good enough for gaming performance is out of the park for the price, if your looking for a CPU with an IGPU DO NOT get this one it does not have integrated graphics you WILL need a GPU just a fair warning, i have a GPU so it wasn’t a problem that’s why i got it but overall great CPU. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2025 by rdb39180 rdb39180
    • Budget Friendly Gaming CPU
For several years, AMD has consistently put out solid products in the CPU space. Many would argue that their Ryzen series processors, de-throned Intel as the premier CPU manufacturer, and I would tend to agree in most circumstances. The value and performance from this CPU is fantastic. You can regularly find this processor for under $100, at the time of this review, it can be had for $80. You can't hope to find value like this from Intel, at least not currently. Released in April 2022, the Ryzen 5 5500 is a great choice for someone who is looking for a budget friendly and performant processor, whether it be for gaming or casual computer use. It's got 6 cores and 12 threads, which means that it's more modern architecture makes it viable for longer. A TDP of 65w(watts), means that it's a relatively easy processor to power, so you won't need a high-powered rig to run it, and the inclusion of a cooler in the box, means you have everything you need to put it into your system and go. The Wraith coolers from AMD, are nothing to write home about, but it's additional value for your money that you don't find much nowadays. It's on the AM4 socket, which AMD will be supporting for at least a few more years, although they no longer release new CPUs for this socket. It's pretty clear that AM4 still has some solid staying power, so I would expect some decent longevity with it. All in all, I'd highly recommend this CPU. My fiancé got it for her first desktop, to do gaming and media consumption, and we've both been very happy with it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2024 by Gabe D.
    • Streaming computer has never been better!
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I do a weekly show on YouTube, Twitch and Kick that I multi stream locally using Prism Live Studio. For a very long time I had been using an old i7-7700k with a GTX 1080 and 32 GB of ram. However, as the show evolved and started to use more and more effects and full motion backgrounds it struggled to do 1080p 30 FPS streaming. I started having encoding fails during the show and stuttering due to drop frames and encoding overload. I started wondering if it was my graphics card, but everyone on forums for streaming all said a GTX 1080 was more than enough for dedicated streaming. When I had a recent failure I looked at the CPU usage and it was pegged at 100%. I then accepted that fact that I had to upgrade the CPU which meant I also needed to upgrade the motherboard and memory. The last thing I wanted to do was spend a ton a money for this machine and started researching my options. In the last couple of years I made the switch from team blue to team red for my gaming and audio recording / video machines and had been extremely happy. (I have two gaming towers and a 3u rack mounted recording studio machine that I have all built custom.) I knew that the AM4 platform was cheaper these days due to the AM5 out now so I looked at Passmark CPU benchmarks to see what was out there. To my surprise, the best value/performance CPU listed in the #2 spot was the Ryzen 5 5500 for $83 on Amazon. After looking at all the specs and benchmarks, I thought this was a significant upgrade from the 7700k but at a really low price. So I figured what the heck and gave it a shot. I should also mention that I bought a MSI B550-A Pro and 64 GB of Corsair 3200 DDR4 memory. (Memory was overkill but it was cheap.) I am so extremely happy with my decision. Not only am I streaming now at 1080p 60FPS at 6000 kbps, but my CPU usage averages around 12% - 15% with occasional spikes to 20%. This thing is a work horse. I was also able to under volt and overclock the CPU to 5.65 GHZ with temps no higher than 64C at full load using a Cooler Master - Hyper 212 Halo. I'm just so blown away by what a value you get with the power this setup has. If you need a cost effective machine for tasks like this, then look no further. You won't be disappointed. I look forward to many years of streaming with this setup. That is until 4k become standard for live streaming. ; ). But we'll cross that bridge when we get there. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2024 by DOdouble DOdouble

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