AMD Ryzen 5 5500 5th Generation Processor ( 4.2 GHz / 6 Cores / 12 Threads )

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a mainstream desktop processor built on AMD’s Zen 3 core architecture and manufactured using TSMC’s 7nm FinFET process node. It slots into the AM4 socket, making it compatible with a wide range of existing motherboards including X570, X470, X370, B550, B450, B350, and A520 chipsets — an important advantage for builders upgrading from older Ryzen platforms without replacing their entire system. With 6 physical cores and 12 threads via Simultaneous Multi-Threading (SMT), the Ryzen 5 5500 handles everyday productivity, content creation, and gaming workloads with confidence. The processor runs at a base clock of 3.6 GHz and can reach a maximum boost clock of up to 4.2 GHz through AMD’s Precision Boost 2 technology, which intelligently scales frequency depending on workload and thermal headroom. The Ryzen 5 5500 carries 384 KB of total L1 cache, 3 MB of L2 cache, and 16 MB of L3 cache, providing the CPU with fast data access for latency-sensitive tasks. The default Thermal Design Power (TDP) is 65 W, making it a power-efficient choice for mid-range builds. Maximum operating temperature (Tjmax) is rated at 95°C. Memory support is dual-channel DDR4 up to 3200 MHz (UDIMM), with a maximum supported capacity of 128 GB. The processor does not include integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required. It supports PCIe 3.0 with 24 total (20 usable) native PCIe lanes. NVMe storage configurations including RAID0, RAID1, and RAID10 are supported. The processor also supports 4 native USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) ports. A box purchase includes the AMD Wraith Stealth cooler, meaning no additional cooling investment is needed for stock-speed operation. The processor is unlocked for overclocking. Verified Specifications: – Architecture: Zen 3 (Codename: Cezanne) – CPU Socket: AM4 | TDP: 65 W – Cores / Threads: 6 / 12 – Base Clock: 3.6 GHz | Boost Clock: up to 4.2 GHz – L1 / L2 / L3 Cache: 384 KB / 3 MB / 16 MB – Process Node: TSMC 7nm FinFET | Die Size: 180 mm² – Memory: Dual-channel DDR4 up to 3200 MHz, max 128 GB – PCIe: Gen 3.0, 24/20 lanes – Integrated Graphics: None (discrete GPU required) – Included Cooler: AMD Wraith Stealth – Max Operating Temp: 95°C – OS Support: Windows 11/10 (64-bit), RHEL x86 64-bit, Ubuntu x86 64-bit – Warranty: 3 Years