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AMD Ryzen 5 5500
6-core, 12-thread processor for gaming and productivity with an excellent performance-to-price ratio
$87.95 USD
Specifications
- Cores
- 6
- Threads
- 12
- Base Clock
- 3.6 GHz
- Turbo Clock
- 4.2 GHz
- TDP
- 65 W
Quick analysis: AMD Ryzen 5 5500
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is an entry-level option in our processors catalog ($87.95). Best part: 6 cores: enough for gaming and daily use at a low cost. Keep in mind: 6 cores: tight for heavy production work (rendering, compiling).
Price position: It is the #1 cheapest of the 30 products in our processors catalog (entry-level by price). It costs 64% less than the category median ($246.98).
Strengths
- 6 cores: enough for gaming and daily use at a low cost.
- 65 W TDP: runs fine with a simple air cooler.
Things to consider
- 6 cores: tight for heavy production work (rendering, compiling).
- AM4 platform: no DDR5 support and a limited upgrade path.
Who is it for?
This processor uses the AM4 socket with DDR4 memory. It scores 78 on our index (the Ryzen 5 9600X is 120).
Who should look elsewhere?
If you edit video or render daily, a chip with more cores will save you time.
Frequently asked questions about this product
- What motherboard and memory does it need?
- It needs a AM4 socket motherboard and DDR4 memory.
- What cooling should I use?
- At 65 W TDP, a quality air cooler is enough.
Automatic analysis based on this catalog's specs and prices; it is a guide, not a lab test. Price checked on 2026-10-07.