AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Processor

Description

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from AMD’s Ryzen 5000 series, based on the efficient Zen 3 architecture. Released in early 2022, it delivers excellent performance for budget gamers and mainstream users looking for strong multitasking capabilities and smooth gameplay, especially when paired with a dedicated graphics card.

Unlike some Ryzen APUs, the Ryzen 5 5500 does not include integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required.

🔍 Key Features:

• Cores/Threads: 6 cores / 12 threads

• Base Clock: 3.6 GHz

• Max Boost Clock: Up to 4.2 GHz

• Architecture: Zen 3 (7nm process)

• Socket: AM4

• TDP: 65W

• Unlocked: Yes (supports overclocking)

💾 Cache:

• L2 Cache: 3 MB

• L3 Cache: 16 MB

🔧 Memory Support:

• Type: DDR4

• Max Supported Speed: Up to 3200 MHz

• Channels: Dual-channel

⚠️ Note:

• No Integrated Graphics – A dedicated graphics card is required to use this CPU.

• Best suited for: Gamers and content creators on a budget who already have or plan to use a GPU.

📦 Additional Details:

• Included Cooler: Wraith Stealth (suitable for basic use and light overclocking)

• PCIe Version: PCIe 3.0 (unlike other Zen 3 chips that support PCIe 4.0)

✅ Ideal Use Cases:

• Budget gaming PC builds

• Multitasking and productivity

• Streaming and light content creation