AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: AMD
Cores: 4C / 8T
Clock: 3.5 - 3.7 GHz
Socket: AM4
TDP: 65W
Price: $80.99 from Amazon
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
3.5 - 3.7 GHz
Socket
AM4
TDP
65W
Best price from Amazon
$80.99
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Overview
The AMD Ryzen 5 1500X packs 4 cores and 8 threads. It drops into the AM4 socket with a 65W TDP — about 16.3W per core. 16MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks run from 3.5GHz base to 3.7GHz boost. Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second.
At $80.99 it sits in the budget processor bracket. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to keep a running tally of the cost. Support and warranty service run through AMD, with terms that vary by region. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Socket | AM4 |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Zen |
| Integrated Graphics | None |
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