AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core 3.6GHz CPU Processor
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The Story
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 desktop processor delivers exceptional performance for gamers and content creators with its 6-core, 12-thread Zen 3 architecture. Featuring a base clock of 3.6GHz and boost speeds up to 4.2GHz, this unlocked processor includes the Wraith Stealth cooler and supports PCIe 3.0 on the AM4 platform for versatile system building.
add_circle The Upside
- check Excellent price-to-performance ratio for mid-range gaming and productivity
- check Includes capable stock cooler, saving on additional cooling costs
- check Unlocked multiplier allows for overclocking potential
remove_circle The Downside
- close Limited to PCIe 3.0 instead of PCIe 4.0 like some other Ryzen 5000 series processors
- close Smaller L3 cache (16MB) compared to higher-end Ryzen models
- close Requires BIOS update on some motherboards for compatibility
Specifications & features
Key features
- check_circle 6 cores / 12 threads with AMD Zen 3 architecture
- check_circle Base clock 3.6GHz with boost up to 4.2GHz
- check_circle Includes Wraith Stealth CPU cooler
- check_circle 65W TDP for efficient power consumption
- check_circle AM4 socket compatibility with 500 series motherboards
Specifications
Max Boost Clock
Up to 4.2 GHz
Base Clock
3.6 GHz
CPU Cores
6
Default TDP
65W
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