AMD Ryzen 5 5500
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: AMD
Cores: 6C / 12T
Clock: 3.6 - 4.2 GHz
Socket: AM4
TDP: 65W
Price: $84.93 from Amazon
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
Cores
6C / 12T
Clock
3.6 - 4.2 GHz
Socket
AM4
TDP
65W
Best price from Amazon
$84.93
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Overview
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 packs 6 cores and 12 threads. Clocks span 3.6GHz base to 4.2GHz boost. It drops into the AM4 socket with a 65W TDP — about 10.8W per core. 16MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads.
Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second. Expect to pay around $84.93, which lands it among budget options. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and fold its price into your running build total. AMD backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W |
| CPU Cores | 6 |
| Socket | AM4 |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Zen 3 |
| Integrated Graphics | None |
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