The 5th generation Ryzen processor, utilizing the potent Zen 3 architecture, is specifically designed for socket AM4 motherboards. Compared to its predecessor, it offers significantly enhanced performance. With a base clock speed of 3.6 GHz, a max boost clock speed of 4.2 GHz, and 16MB of L3 Cache, the Ryzen 5 5500 delivers the necessary power to handle a wide range of tasks, from content creation to immersive gaming experiences.
This unlocked processor can be overclocked to further boost performance. It also supports PCIe Gen 3 technology and 3200 MHz DDR4 RAM when paired with compatible motherboards. The processor has a 65W TDP and comes with a Wraith Stealth cooling solution. However, note that it requires a dedicated graphics card as it does not have an integrated GPU.
AMD 5500 Specs
General
| CPU Model | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 |
| CPU Socket | AM4 |
| Manufacturing Process | 7 nm |
| Maximum Number of PCIe Lanes | 24 (Revision 3.0) |
| Unlocked | Yes |
Performance
| Number of Cores | 6 |
| Number of Threads | 12 |
| Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| Maximum Boost Speed | 4.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB |
Memory Support
| Memory Support | DDR4 Up to 3200 MHz |
| ECC Memory | No |
| Channel Architecture | Dual Channel |
Power
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 W |
| Included Thermal Solution | Wraith Stealth |
| Maximum Temperature | 194°F / 90°C |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
Technology
| Performance Technologies | Precision Boost 2 |
