The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a powerful, high-efficiency desktop processor built on advanced “Zen 3” architecture, engineered to deliver exceptional performance for everyday computing, gaming, and content creation. Packed with six cores and twelve threads, this retail processor offers reliable multi-threaded power, responsive speeds, and seamless integration for AM4 motherboard setups.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: AMD
- Part Number / SKU: 100-100000457BOX (Ryzen 5 5500)
- Product Type: Desktop Processor (Retail Box with Wraith Stealth Cooler)
- Architecture: “Zen 3”
- CPU Socket: Socket AM4
- Number of Cores: 6-Core (Hexa-Core)
- Number of Threads: 12 Threads
- Base Clock Speed: 3.6 GHz
- Max. Boost Clock: Up to 4.2 GHz
- L1 Cache: 384 KB
- L2 Cache: 3 MB
- L3 Cache: 16 MB
- Default TDP (Thermal Design Power): 65 W
- Process Technology: TSMC 7nm FinFET
- Unlocked for Overclocking: Yes
- Max. Operating Temperature (Tjmax): 90°C
- Memory Support: Dual-channel DDR4 up to 3200 MHz
- PCI Express Version: PCIe 3.0
- Included Thermal Solution: AMD Wraith Stealth Cooler
Key Features
- Efficient “Zen 3” Core Architecture: Delivers high instructions-per-clock (IPC) performance and power efficiency for smooth multitasking and gaming tasks.
- 6 Cores and 12 Threads: Provides robust processing power to handle demanding productivity software, heavy workloads, and modern gaming environments.
- Unlocked Performance: Fully unlocked multiplier allows users to easily tweak and overclock the processor for custom performance gains.
- AMD StoreMI Technology: Combines fast SSD speed with high-capacity hard disk storage into a single, easy-to-manage drive to accelerate overall system responsiveness.
- Bundled Cooling Solution: Ships ready-to-build with an effective, low-profile AMD Wraith Stealth cooler designed to maintain optimal operating temperatures under standard loads.
- Mature AM4 Ecosystem: Offers broad compatibility and cost-effective upgrade paths across a wide range of existing 500-series, 400-series, and select 300-series motherboards.
