AMD
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 3.6 GHz 6-Core
Specifications
Performance
Cores:
6
Threads:
12
Base Clock:
3.6 GHz
Boost Clock:
4.2 GHz
Architecture
Socket:
AM4
Release Year:
2022
Architecture:
Zen 3
Series:
Ryzen 5
Process:
7 nm
PCIe Version:
PCIe 3.0
Memory & Cache
Memory Type:
DDR4
Memory Speed:
DDR4-3200 MHz
Memory Bandwidth:
51.2 GB/s
Memory Channels:
2
Max Memory:
128 GB
L2 Cache:
3 MB
L3 Cache:
16 MB
ECC Support:
No
Physical
TDP:
65 W
Max TDP:
88 W
Cooler Included:
Yes
Integrated Graphics:
None
Max TDP values may be estimated when manufacturer data is unavailable.
Real-world power draw varies with workload, cooling, and motherboard PL (Power Limit) settings.
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 3.6 GHz 6-Core
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 3.6 GHz 6-Core is a mainstream 6-core, 12-thread AMD processor featuring Zen 3 architecture. With Good performance rating (28.2 perf/watt), this CPU delivers excellent performance for 1080p gaming at maximum settings with high frame rates or 1440p gaming at medium-high settings, great for streaming while gaming. Discrete graphics required.
Key Features
Gaming
Weighted toward physics simulation and single-thread speed — the two bottlenecks in modern game engines.
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Workstation
Prioritizes multithreaded throughput and memory bandwidth — reflects professional rendering and compute workloads.
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Content Creation
Multithread-heavy with significant float math weighting — optimized for video encoding, 3D rendering, and creative tools.
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Office Work
Single-thread dominant — captures the responsiveness that matters for productivity apps and everyday tasks.
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Work + Gaming
Balanced blend of gaming and workstation weights — for builds that need to handle both without compromise.
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1080p gaming at maximum settings with high frame rates or 1440p gaming at medium-high settings, great for streaming while gaming
Power Efficient
Cooler Included
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