AMD Ryzen 5 5500 3.6GHz 6-Core AM4
Original price was: R2,472.00.R2,147.00Current price is: R2,147.00. inc. VAT
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 brings Zen 3 performance to the AM4 platform at an accessible price point. With 6 cores, 12 threads, and a boost clock of up to 4.2 GHz, it’s a solid pick for budget-conscious builders and AM4 upgraders alike. Includes AMD’s Wraith Stealth cooler — ready to run straight out of the box.
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Description
Zen 3 Performance, AM4 Value
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor built on AMD’s proven Zen 3 architecture, manufactured on a 7nm FinFET process. It delivers capable everyday and gaming performance at a price that won’t break your build budget.
With a base clock of 3.6 GHz and a boost clock of up to 4.2 GHz, the Ryzen 5 5500 handles gaming, content creation, and multitasking with ease. AMD’s Precision Boost 2 technology intelligently pushes performance when you need it most, while the 65W TDP keeps thermals and power draw sensible.
Perfect for AM4 Upgraders
If you’re already on an AM4 platform, the Ryzen 5 5500 is one of the most cost-effective ways to breathe new life into your system. For builders already holding an AM4 board with a decent GPU, it remains a reasonable upgrade option without the cost of a full platform switch.
Key Highlights:
- 6x Cores, 12x Threads with SMT
- Base Clock: 3.6 GHz | Boost up to: 4.2 GHz
- 16MB L3 Cache
- Socket AM4 (compatible with X570, X470, B550, B450, and more)
- Unlocked for overclocking (at your own risk, of course)
- Includes AMD Wraith Stealth cooler
- No integrated graphics – a discrete GPU is required.
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Additional information
| Weight | 0.43 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13.5 × 13.5 × 7 cm |
| Series | AMD Ryzen 5000 Series |
| Codename | Formerly Cezanne |
| Launch Date | 04/04/2022 |
| Architecture | Zen 3 |
| CPU Socket | AM4 |
| Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz, Max. Boost up to 4.2 GHz |
| Total Cores/Threads | 6 Cores, 12 Threads |
| Instruction Set | x86-64 |
| Multithreading | Yes, SMT |
| Cache Size | L1: 384 KB, L2: 3MB, L3: 16MB |
| TDP | 65W |
| Lithography | TSMC 7nm FinFET |
| Overclocking Unlocked | Yes |
| Supported Chipsets | X570 , X470 , X370 , B550 , B450 , B350 , A520 |
| Boost Technology | Precision Boost 2 |
| Supported Extensions | AES , AMD-V , AVX , AVX2 , FMA3 , MMX-plus , SHA , SSE , SSE2 , SSE3 , SSE4.1 , SSE4.2 , SSE4A , SSSE3 , x86-64 |
| Thermal Solution | Wraith Stealth (included) |
| Tjmax | 90° C |
| Connectivity | 4x Native USB 3.0 Gen 2 |
| PCIE | PCIe Revision 3.0 |
| NVMe Support | Boot , RAID0 , RAID1 , RAID10 |
| Supported Memory | DDR4 Dual Channel (UDIMM) Non-ECC |
| Virtualization | AMD-V/SVM |
| Graphics | None. Discreet graphics card required. |
| Supported Technologies | AMD StoreMI Technology , AMD Ryzen™ VR-Ready Premium |
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