AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Desktop Processor
Experience high‑speed gaming performance with the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, part of the powerful AMD Ryzen 5000 Series desktop processors. Featuring 6 cores and 12 threads, this CPU is designed for gamers, content creators, and streamers who love to multitask.
With the advanced “Zen 3” architecture, the Ryzen 5 5500 delivers the processing power you need for modern gaming, creative workloads, and demanding applications.
Key Features
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6 Cores / 12 Threads
Ideal for gaming, content creation, streaming, and multitasking. -
“Zen 3” Architecture on 7nm
Built on TSMC 7nm FinFET technology, designed to provide high performance and efficient power usage. -
High Clock Speeds
- Base clock: 3.6 GHz
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Max boost clock: Up to 4.2 GHz
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Optimized for Modern Gaming
Designed to deliver high frame rates and immersive experiences in the latest games. -
Multithreaded Performance
Built to dominate multithreaded tasks such as 3D and video rendering and software compiling. -
Unlocked for Overclocking
Fine-tune and push performance further with supported tools like Ryzen Master.
AMD Wraith Stealth Cooler Included
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 comes bundled with the AMD Wraith Stealth thermal solution. AMD has designed this cooler for near‑silent operation with capable thermal performance, providing strong value without additional cost when packaged with the processor.
Advanced AMD Technologies
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Precision Boost 2
Automatically raises CPU clock speeds to enhance performance within thermal and power limits. -
Precision Boost Overdrive
Allows additional performance headroom on supported hardware. -
PCIe® Support
Supports PCI Express 3.0, enabling connectivity with compatible devices. -
AMD StoreMI Technology
Available for systems with AMD X570, B550, 400 Series, X399, or TRX40 motherboards. AMD StoreMI is designed to help improve: - Load times
- Boot times
- File management
- Overall system responsiveness
It combines the capacity of HDDs with the speed of SSDs and can be downloaded for free for supported platforms.
Easy Configuration and Compatibility
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Drop‑in Ready on 500 Series Motherboards
Designed for easy installation on 500 series chipsets with a simple BIOS update. -
400 Series Support
BIOS updates supporting AMD Ryzen 5000 Series desktop processors on AMD 400 Series chipsets are expected to be available starting January 2021. Availability varies by motherboard manufacturer and model. -
Software Tools
- Ryzen Master for monitoring, tweaking, and tuning your processor.
- AMD StoreMI for storage acceleration on supported motherboards.
Specifications
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Platform | Desktop |
| Market Segment | Mainstream Desktop |
| Product Family | AMD Ryzen Processors |
| Product Line | AMD Ryzen 5 Desktop Processors |
| Consumer Use | Yes |
| Regional Availability | Global, China, NA, EMEA, APJ, LATAM |
| Former Codename | “Cezanne” |
| Architecture | “Zen 3” |
| # of CPU Cores | 6 |
| Multithreading (SMT) | Yes |
| # of Threads | 12 |
| Max. Boost Clock | Up to 4.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz |
| L1 Cache | 384 KB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Default TDP | 65 W |
| Processor Technology | TSMC 7nm FinFET |
| CPU Compute Die (CCD) Size | 180 mm² |
| Package Die Count | 1 |
| Unlocked for Overclocking | Yes |
| CPU Socket | AM4 |
| Socket Count | 1P |
Chipset & Platform Support
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Supporting Chipsets | X570, X470, X370, B550, B450, B350, A520 |
| CPU Boost Technology | Precision Boost 2 |
| Instruction Set | x86‑64 |
| Supported Extensions | AES, AMD‑V, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, MMX(+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, SSSE3, x86‑64 |
Thermal & Reliability
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Thermal Solution (PIB) | AMD Wraith Stealth |
| Max. Operating Temperature (Tjmax) | 90°C |
| Launch Date | 04/04/2022 |
Connectivity & I/O
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| USB Type‑C Support | Yes |
| Native USB 4 (40 Gbps) Ports | 0 |
| Native USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) | 4 |
| Native USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) | 0 |
| Native USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) Ports | 0 |
| Native SATA Ports | 2 |
| PCI Express Version | PCIe 3.0 |
| Native PCIe Lanes (Total/Usable) | 24 / 20 |
| NVMe Support | Boot, RAID0, RAID1, RAID10 |
Memory Support
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| System Memory Type | DDR4 |
| System Memory Subtype | UDIMM |
| Memory Channels | 2 |
| Max. Memory Capacity | 128 GB |
| System Memory Specification | Up to 3200 MHz |
| Max Memory Speed | 2x1R – DDR4‑3200 |
| 2x2R – DDR4‑3200 | |
| 4x1R – DDR4‑2933 | |
| 4x2R – DDR4‑2667 | |
| ECC Support | No |
Graphics
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Integrated Graphics | No |
| Graphics Model | Discrete graphics card required |
Operating System Support
| OS | Version |
|---|---|
| Windows 11 | 64‑Bit Edition |
| Windows 8.1 | 64‑Bit Edition |
| RHEL x86 | 64‑Bit |
| Ubuntu x86 | 64‑Bit |
