Ryzen 5 5500
AMDReleased Apr 2022
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Processor delivers 6 cores/12 threads with 3.6GHz base and 4.2GHz boost, 65W TDP, includes Wraith Stealth cooler, and supports AM4 motherboards. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 scores 69/100 based on 4 professional critic reviews in the cpus category. Coverage includes reviews from Phoronix, Tomshardware, Pcmag, and Benchmarks Ul.
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4 Critic Reviews
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 offers 6 cores / 12 threads with a 65 Watt TDP rating in making for a fairly robust offering for its low price point.
The Ryzen 5 5600 and Ryzen 5 5500 bring a new level of value to the Zen 3 lineup and could make a great value-centric update if you're updating a first-gen Ryzen system, but competing Intel Alder Lake...
AMD's Ryzen 5 5500 offers decent performance for non-gaming tasks, but it trails slightly costlier AMD and Intel CPUs in our benchmarks, making it a second-tier pick.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 offers basic performance at an entry-level price point.
