AMD Ryzen 5 5500

6 cores · 12 threads · 4.2 GHz boost · AM4

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Cores 6
Threads 12
Base clock 3.6 GHz
Boost clock 4.2 GHz
Cache 16 MB
Cooler in the box Wraith Stealth

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a desktop processor with 6 cores, 12 threads and up to 4.2 GHz. It fits AM4 motherboards. There are no integrated graphics, so you need a graphics card. It came out in 2022.

Released: 2022-04-04
Socket: AM4
Power: 65 W

Specifications

Key specs

Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base clock: 3.6 GHz
Boost clock: 4.2 GHz
Cache: 16 MB
Cooler in the box: Wraith Stealth
TDP / board power: 65 W
Socket: AM4
Memory type: DDR4
Architecture: Zen 3
Code name: Cezanne
Process: TSMC 7 nm
PCIe interface: PCIe 3.0
Max memory speed: DDR4-3200
L2 cache: 3 MB
Overclocking: Unlocked
Memory channels: 2
Released: 2022-04-04

Specs adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Compatible motherboards

AM4 socket

Gigabyte A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1)A520 · AM4
Gigabyte B550M DS3H (mATX)B550 · AM4
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI (mATX)B550 · AM4
ASUS Prime B550M-A (mATX)B550 · AM4
MSI B450M-A PRO MAX II (mATX)B450 · AM4
MSI PRO B550-SB550 · AM4
Gigabyte B450M D3HP WIFI6E MotherboardB450 · AM4
Gigabyte B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 MotherboardB550 · AM4

Compatible memory

DDR4

Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8) DDR4-3200 CL168 GB (1x8) · DDR4
Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (2x8) DDR4-3200 CL1616 GB (2x8) · DDR4
VeloxStor 7004-DDR, 8 GB, 1 x 8 GB, DDR4, 3200 MT/s, 288-pin DIMM8 GB (1x8) · DDR4
VeloxStor 7005-DDR, 16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, DDR4, 3200 MT/s, 288-pin DIMM16 GB (1x16) · DDR4
VeloxStor 7006-DDR, 32 GB, 1 x 32 GB, DDR4, 3200 MT/s, 288-pin DIMM32 GB (1x32) · DDR4
VeloxStor 7007-DDR, 8 GB, 1 x 8 GB, DDR4, 3200 MT/s, 288-pin DIMM8 GB (1x8) · DDR4
VeloxStor 7008-DDR, 16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, DDR4, 3200 MT/s, 288-pin DIMM16 GB (1x16) · DDR4
Biwin BXH41632HW1-D16EW 16 GB DDR4 Memory16 GB (2x8) · DDR4

Ryzen 5 5500 vs similar processors

	AMD Ryzen 5 5500	AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT	AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT	AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
Cores	6	6	6	6
Threads	12	12	12	12
Base clock	3.6 GHz	3.6 GHz	3.6 GHz	3.9 GHz
Boost clock	4.2 GHz	4.6 GHz	4.4 GHz	4.4 GHz
Cache	16 MB	16 MB	16 MB	16 MB
Cooler in the box	Wraith Stealth	Wraith Stealth	Wraith Stealth	Wraith Stealth
TDP / board power	65 W	65 W	65 W	65 W
Released	2022	2024	2024	2021

Questions about the Ryzen 5 5500

What are the main specs of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500?

6 cores, 12 threads, 4.2 GHz boost, AM4, 65 W.

Which socket does the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 use?

AM4.

When did the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 come out?

It was released in 2022/04 (AMD).

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