AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
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Features
- Can deliver fast 100 plus FPS performance in the world's most popular games, discrete graphics card required
- 6 Cores and 12 processing threads, bundled with the AMD Wraith Stealth cooler
- 4.2 GHz Max Boost, unlocked for overclocking, 19 MB cache, DDR4-3200 support
- For the advanced Socket AM4 platform
Description
AMD Ryzen™ 5 5500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler.
Brand: AMD
CPU Manufacturer: AMD
CPU Model: Ryzen 5
CPU Speed: 4.2 GHz
CPU Socket: Socket AM4
Processor Series: Ryzen 5
Processor Speed: 4.2 GHz
Processor Socket: Socket AM4
Platform: Windows
Secondary Cache: 16 MB
Wattage: 65 watts
Cache Memory Installed Size: 19 MB
Processor Count: 6
Processor Number of Concurrent Threads: 12
Processor Core Count: 6
Item Dimensions L x W: 1.57"L x 1.57"W
Brand: AMD
Processor Brand: AMD
Model Number: AMD Ryzen 5 5500
UPC: 730143314121
Global Trade Identification Number: 21
Manufacturer: AMD
Item Type Name: Desktop Processor
Built-In Media: Item
Item Weight: 79 Grams
Unit Count: 1.0 Count
Warranty Description: 3 Year
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Top Amazon Reviews
I recently built my first custom PC with the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, and I couldn't be happier with my decision! This processor offers an excellent balance of performance for the price, It provides performance comparable to more expensive models without breaking the bank. Whether you're gaming, streaming, or working on intensive tasks, this CPU holds its ground brilliantly if you’re on a budget. I've tested it with various games, and it performs exceptionally well, especially at 1080p resolution. The 6 cores and 12 threads allow for efficient background processing without any noticeable lag. Despite heavy use, I’ve found that the CPU stays cool even under load. I paired it with the Wraith Prism, and I rarely see temperatures rising above 70°C, which is impressive. The installation process was straightforward, and it worked seamlessly with my existing B550 motherboard. I appreciate that AMD continues to support their CPUs with BIOS updates, ensuring compatibility with future technologies. Overall, I highly recommend the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 to anyone looking for a powerful, efficient, and budget-friendly CPU. It's a solid investment for both current & future needs.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2026 by Chester
Its quiet, its capable, the heat is low and well managed by the cpu and cases fans. I didn't want to spend a bunch of money and this was my a great choice. First time I use AMD, no complaints. Lets me play my games at good settings.
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2026 by Seb
I was building my girlfriend her first PC, and this CPU was appealing because it's cheap and still (as of early 2026) reasonably performant. I have nothing bad to say about it. It runs Disney Dreamlight Valley at 3440x1440 at 120 fps (paired with a suitable GPU of course) and it's very cool and quiet with the included radiator. In fact, even in a compact case, just using the stock 'Wraith' radiator, it can hit its max boost clock and remain easily within safe temperatures. For $80 this is an absolute steal.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2026 by DoomOfSarnath
This CPU's performance for the money is remarkable, It's able to be overclocked and undervolted with decent performance gains for doing so. Some important things to know before buying it is that it lacks integrated graphics (requires a VGA video adapter AKA graphics card for display out) and it only supports up to PCIe 3.0, which does reduce your GPU performance a tad. (although its not really noticeable under most circumstances) The cooling requirements are pretty minimal given the CPU's low 65W TDP (Thermal Design Power) rating. The included cooler will keep it within safe operating temperatures unless under extreme load and overclocked in any way. I do however always recommend a decent aftermarket budget cooler. As with any AM4 CPU the pins are rather easy to bend by accident, be careful during installation. Overall a very good entry level AMD CPU for gaming and light professional work. 10/10
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Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2026 by Jack Duvall
Bought this for my DYI Computer (replaced an 8 yr old Dell). This process comes with a fan, so don't waste money buying a fan. Slips right on to the MB easily. Fan is quiet and efficient. Because the fan is attached you don't need to worry about thermal paste, its done for you. This process is performing better that to my 2016 i7 dell, which is what I wanted. It boots up smooth and fast. I placed in on a GIGABYTE B550M with a ASUS Dual NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 V2 OC Edition 12GB GDDR6 Gaming Graphics Card and I am so happy. I also have room to upgrade in the future. I do recommend a minimum 64gb of ram with an AMD process though. I am running 96gb and it works wonderfully. Runs cooler then any system I have every had,
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Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2026 by Kaden A
Great little CPU for my needs. No, it’s not the world’s best gaming or workstation CPU, not by a long shot. But it’s also FAR from the most basic as well. The 6 cores and high clock speeds gives you plenty of firepower for every task that a “typical home computer” will ever need to do. Would I use it as a dedicated 3D modeling or video editing CPU? No, not professionally. But for light, intermittent use, yeah it’ll definitely get you through a few projects here and there, but if I were looking for a professional unit for daily use I would consider an upgrade. As far as gaming, it still holds its own fairly well. Games today are becoming more and more multi-thread dependent, so this little fella will run very close to maxed out in some newer titles. At higher resolutions, the GPU will still almost always be your bottleneck, but I’ve had a few fans this CPU has ran upwards of 80% utilization on, which somewhat blew my mind, as I typically only see 63-67% utilization with my other computers R5 5600x, even in the most CPU-intensive titles. With all that being said, I would still 100% recommend this CPU for anyone building a budget system. Despite AM4’s age, the platforms lifespan has unwittingly grown thanks to stuff like the memory price hikes, and the great pricing of AM4 units. While the r5 5500 isn’t the top-performer even in the AM4 generation in any metric, there’s no denying it’s still a rock-solid processor that will crush every task you throw at it on a consumer level, and honestly wouldn’t really require an upgrade again until AM6, in most cases. And for the $75 it was at the time I purchased it, it’s almost the best CPU deal on the market at this time. Sure, it’s only about 75% as “good” as the r5 5600…..but it’s also about 1/3 the price. So while not being the king of performance, it is almost undoubtedly the kind of value. Installation of this unit into my b550 motherboard was effortless and required zero brain power. My Assassin 120mm cooling tower bolted on just fine (duh) and temps look great, all cores and frequencies appear stable, and this processor is purring like a kitten. Would highly recommend for everything looking for a CONSUMER grade processor, aside from the maybe the most dedicated gamers or folks who do a lot of cpu-dependent video editing in their spare time. But for casual-moderate gaming, light intermittent modeling or editing use, and all other typical daily computer uses, the r5 5500 is MORE than enough for most people
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Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2026 by Hunter R.
Works amazing, paired with A520 Mobo, 16Gb 3200Mhz DDR4, and a RTX 5060Ti and i can play Oblivion- Remastered, Ready or Not, and Battlefield at maxed out Epic graphic settings. cant wait to see how it performs with a B550 Mobo and faster ram.
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2026 by Justin Wolff