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AMD

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 desktop processor 100-100000457BOX

SKU CH-ECGC-6E5NC MPN 100-100000457BOX

Six-core Zen 3 desktop processor with 12 threads, 16 MB L3 cache, 3.6 GHz base and 4.2 GHz boost, 65 W TDP, DDR4-3200 support, no integrated graphics, includes Wraith Stealth cooler

  • Product nameRyzen 5 5500
  • CPU cores6-Core
  • CPU socketSocket AM4
  • Maximum turbo clock4.2 GHz
  • TDP rating65 W
  • Processor classDesktop
  • 6 cores and 12 threads handle multi-tasking workloads efficiently
  • 6 GHz base clock with 4.2 GHz boost delivers responsive performance
  • 16 MB L3 cache reduces latency for gaming and apps
  • 65 W TDP keeps power draw and cooling needs modest
  • Bundled Wraith Stealth cooler provides adequate thermal management out of the box

Ryzen 5 5500 6-core AM4 processor

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a Socket AM4 desktop processor built on the 7 nm Cezanne Zen 3 architecture. It delivers 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 3.6 GHz and a max boost of 4.2 GHz. The 65 W TDP and included Wraith Stealth cooler suit mainstream gaming and productivity builds that do not need integrated graphics.

Drop-in AM4 install with Wraith Stealth

Installation follows the standard AM4 retention bracket; the bundled Wraith Stealth cooler mounts with pre-applied thermal paste. Common issues are forgetting to update the motherboard BIOS for 5000-series support and leaving the plastic cover on the paste. Ensure the board runs a BIOS version that recognises the 5500 before first boot.

Budget gaming builds without iGPU

This CPU fits cost-conscious gamers and multitaskers who already own a discrete graphics card and DDR4-3200 memory. It is not suited for systems that rely on integrated graphics or for workloads that benefit from the larger 32 MB L3 cache found on other 5000-series models.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop Processors, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $129.99
Cheaper than about 56% of the 494 comparable items (median $149.99).
CPU cores 6-Core
Lower than about 80% of the 271 comparable items (median 8).
Maximum turbo clock 4.2 GHz
Lower than about 80% of the 246 comparable items (median 4.7 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAMD
Product lineRyzen 5 5000 Series
Model name100-100000457BOX
Product nameRyzen 5 5500
Performance
Working frequency3.6 GHz
Processor
CPU cores6-Core
CPU socketSocket AM4
Maximum turbo clock4.2 GHz
TDP rating65 W
Processor classDesktop
Processor codenameCezanne (Zen 3)
CPU threads12-Threads
L1 cache size384 KB
Level 2 cache3 MB
Level 3 cache16 MB
Process node7 nm
CPU instruction set64-Bit
Memory
Supported memoryDDR4 3200
Graphics
Built-in graphicsNone Integrated Graphics
Size & build
Shipping weight0.43 kg
Package size140 × 135 × 74 mm
In the box
Included coolerWraith Stealth

Questions about this item

How can I verify the 6-core CPU is running at its 3.6 GHz base and 4.2 GHz boost after installation?

Enter the UEFI or use a hardware monitor in Windows to confirm the processor shows 6 cores, 12 threads, a 3.6 GHz base clock and a 4.2 GHz max turbo while the Wraith Stealth cooler keeps temperatures within the 65 W design envelope.

What comes in the retail box and what must I source separately?

The box contains the Ryzen 5 5500 processor and a Wraith Stealth cooler; you will need to buy a Socket AM4 motherboard, DDR4-3200 memory modules and a discrete graphics card because the CPU has no integrated graphics.

Which Ryzen 5 5000-series model should I choose for a 6-core, 16 MB L3 cache build?

The Ryzen 5 5500 (100-100000457BOX) is the 6-core, 12-thread part with 16 MB of L3 cache, 3.6 GHz base, 4.2 GHz boost and a 65 W TDP, making it the matching choice for those specifications.

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