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Square green CPU package with gold contacts and silver integrated heat spreader, includes Wraith Stealth cooler

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Configurator Ryzen 5 5500 6-core 12-thread desktop processor

SKU CH-4WRB-W1WCS MPN 100-100000457BOX

6-core, 12-thread AM4 desktop CPU with 4.2 GHz max boost and included 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
  • 2 GHz max turbo frequency speeds up single-thread tasks
  • 16 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency for gaming
  • 65 W TDP keeps power draw and heat low
  • Wraith Stealth cooler included for out-of-the-box cooling

Six-core AM4 processor for DDR4 builds

The Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop CPU built on 7 nm Cezanne silicon with a 65 W TDP. It targets builders assembling new AM4 systems or upgrading existing boards who do not need integrated graphics. The processor ships with a Wraith Stealth cooler in the box.

Bundled Wraith Stealth cooler covers stock operation

The included Wraith Stealth handles the 65 W thermal envelope at base and boost clocks without extra cost or mounting hassle. No separate cooler purchase is required for standard workloads, keeping the platform cost predictable for budget-conscious builders.

16 MB L3 cache and DDR4-3200 support define headroom

The 16 MB L3 cache and official DDR4-3200 memory ceiling suit mainstream gaming and multitasking at 1080p. Workloads that scale beyond six cores or demand higher memory bandwidth will hit the ceiling, and the lack of integrated graphics means a discrete GPU is mandatory for any video output.

How it compares

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

Price $170.99
Pricier than about 55% 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 weight0.46 kg
Package size133 × 76 × 76 mm
In the box
Included coolerWraith Stealth

Questions about this item

Does the Wraith Stealth cooler included with the Ryzen 5 5500 need thermal paste replacement later?

The Wraith Stealth ships with pre-applied thermal compound; replacing it after a few years can restore heat transfer if temperatures rise.

Which limit appears first when all six cores run at 4.2 GHz for extended periods?

The 65 W thermal design power is the first ceiling; the Wraith Stealth is rated for this TDP, so sustained turbo depends on case airflow.

How loud and hot does the Wraith Stealth get during all-day loads on this 65 W processor?

Under continuous load the cooler spins faster to dissipate 65 W, producing audible fan noise and warm exhaust air inside the chassis.

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