AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Processor

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Processor

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Processor is a powerful and energy-efficient desktop CPU designed for gamers, creators, and everyday multitaskers. Featuring 6 cores and 12 threads, it delivers smooth performance for modern applications while maintaining a balanced 45–65W TDP for efficient power consumption.

With a 3.9GHz base clock and up to 4.4GHz max boost clock, this processor ensures responsive computing whether you're gaming, streaming, or handling productivity tasks. It comes equipped with 3MB L2 cache and 16MB L3 cache, helping to reduce latency and improve overall system speed. Built on advanced TSMC 7nm FinFET technology and designed for the AM4 socket, it provides reliable performance in compatible motherboards.

Performance & Architecture

Powered by AMD’s “Zen 3” core architecture, the Ryzen 5 5500 delivers impressive single-core and multi-core performance. The refined design enhances instruction-per-clock (IPC) efficiency, offering noticeable generational performance gains. Its optimized core layout improves communication between cores and cache, helping reduce latency—particularly beneficial for gaming and demanding workloads.

Memory & Expansion

Supports DDR4 memory up to 3200MHz

Dual-channel memory architecture

PCIe 3.0 x8 support for graphics and expansion

Includes Wraith Spire thermal solution

AMD StoreMI Technology

The Ryzen 5 5500 supports AMD StoreMI Technology, a smart storage acceleration solution. By combining your HDD and SSD, StoreMI automatically moves frequently accessed files to faster storage, improving boot times, load times, and overall responsiveness—without complex manual configuration.

VR-Ready Capability

With AMD Ryzen VR-Ready Premium support, this processor is optimized to deliver smooth and immersive virtual reality experiences when paired with compatible hardware.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Processor comes with a 3-year warranty (fan or cooler not covered under warranty). It’s a solid choice for building a high-performance desktop system with dependable efficiency and modern features.