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AMD Ryzen 5 5500

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

MPN 100-100000457BOX UPC 730143314121

Cores
6 cores / 12 threads
Clock
3.6 GHz – 4.2 GHz
Socket
AM4
L3 cache
16 MB
TDP
65 W
Graphics
None

Best price now

$79.99

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$10 above its lowest in 30 days

Lowest in 30 days: $69.99 · typical: $69.99

MSRP $159 -50% vs MSRP

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In stock at 17 stores nationwide.

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★ 4.7 out of 5 from 974 customer ratings at 5 stores. Some of these stores show one rating for several versions of a product. How we count

In store at 17 of 30 See stores · ★ 4.8 (212) $79.99 open box $64
In stock Marketplace (marketplace seller) · free ship · $87.49
Not confirmed Tech Deal (marketplace seller) · $95.99
Not confirmed ★ 4.7 (217) · Beach Audio Inc (marketplace seller) · $96.57
Out of stock ★ 4.6 (127) · Newegg Inc. (marketplace seller) · free ship · $99.00
Out of stock ★ 4.8 (404) · Newegg · free ship · $99.00
Out of stock ★ 4.7 (217) · $109.00
Out of stock ★ 4.6 (14) · B&H Photo · -

In-store stock · 17 stores

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MCPhoenix AZ · Closed $80 25+ -
MCSanta Clara CA · Closed $80 13 -
MCMiami FL · Closed $80 1 -
MCMarietta GA · Closed $80 3 -
MCChicago IL · Closed $80 16 -
MCWestmont IL · Closed $80 22 -
MCCambridge MA · Closed $80 11 -
MCRockville MD · Closed $80 17 -
MCSt. Louis Park MN · Closed $80 8 -
MCBrooklyn NY · Closed $80 3 -
MCFlushing NY · Closed $80 1 $64
MCWestbury NY · Closed $80 11 -
MCYonkers NY · Closed $80 4 -
MCMayfield Heights OH · Closed $80 2 -
MCSharonville OH · Closed $80 10 -
MCDallas TX · Closed $80 3 -
MCFairfax VA · Closed $80 18 -
CCEast Bay CA $150 Sold out -
CCSan Francisco CA $150 Sold out -
CCSan Mateo CA $150 Sold out -
CCSanta Clara CA $150 Sold out -
CCSunnyvale CA $150 Sold out -
MCTustin CA · Closed $70 Sold out -
MCDenver CO · Closed $70 Sold out -
MCDuluth GA · Closed $70 Sold out -
MCIndianapolis IN · Closed $70 Sold out -
MCOverland Park KS · Closed $80 Sold out -
MCParkville MD · Closed $70 Sold out -
MCMadison Heights MI · Closed $70 Sold out -
MCBrentwood MO · Closed $80 Sold out -
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Specifications

Processor

Model
Ryzen 5 5500
Series
Ryzen 5000 Series
Architecture
Cezanne
Segment
Consumer

Cores & clocks

Cores
6
Threads
12
Base clock
3.6 GHz
Boost clock
4.2 GHz
L3 cache
16 MB

Platform

Socket
AM4
TDP
65 W
Integrated graphics
None

In the box

Packaging
Boxed
Cooler included
Yes

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Full spec sheet from Newegg
Model/Name
Ryzen 5 5500
Model/Brand
AMD
Model/Model
100-100000457BOX
Model/Series
Ryzen 5 5000 Series
Details/L1 Cache
384KB
Details/L2 Cache
3MB
Details/L3 Cache
16MB
Details/# of Cores
6-Core
Details/# of Threads
12-Threads
Details/Memory Types
DDR4 3200
Details/CPU Code Name
Cezanne
Model/Processors Type
Desktop
Details/Cooling Device
Wraith Stealth
Details/CPU Socket Type
Socket AM4
Details/Instruction Set
64-Bit
Details/Manufacturing Tech
7nm
Details/Integrated Graphics
None Integrated Graphics
Details/Max Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
Details/Operating Frequency
3.6 GHz
Details/Thermal Design Power
65W
Additional Information/First Listed on Newegg
April 04, 2022
Full spec sheet from Best Buy
UPC
730143314121
Brand
AMD
Color
Black
L1 Cache
0.384 megabytes
L2 Cache
3 megabytes
L3 Cache
16 megabytes
Cache Level
L1, L2, L3
Model Number
100-100000457BOX
Product Name
Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.2 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 PCI Express 3.0 Unlocked Desktop Processor
RAID Support
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0)
Processor Type
Desktop
Year of Release
2022
Processor Socket
Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Thermal Solution
Heatsink
Warranty - Labor
3 year limited warranty
Warranty - Parts
3 year limited
Unlocked Processor
true
Integrated Graphics
false
Number of CPU Cores
6-core
PCI Express Version
PCI Express 3.0
Processor Base Power
65 watts
Processor Collection
Ryzen 5
Memory Type Supported
DDR4
Number of CPU Threads
12
Processor Boost Power
88 watts
Hard Drive Accelerator
None
Processor Model Number
5500
CPU Base Clock Frequency
3.6 gigahertz
Maximum Memory Supported
128 gigabytes
CPU Boost Clock Frequency
4.2 gigahertz
PCI Express Configuration
PCIe Gen 5 x16
PCI Express Lanes (Total)
24
Processor Instruction Set
64-bit
Processor Generation/Series
4th Generation
Number of Memory Channels Supported
2
Full spec sheet from Micro Center
ECC
Non-ECC; Non-Registered
SKU
643882
UPC
730143314121
Cores
Six-Core
Labor
3 Years
Parts
3 Years
CPU Core
Cezanne
DIE Size
7nm
VR Ready
Yes
Mfr Part#
100-100000457BO
Processor
Ryzen 5 5500
Memory Type
DDR4-3200
Socket Type
AM4
Turbo Speed
4.20GHz
Compatibility
AMD X470 AMD B450 AMD X570 AMD B550 AMD A520
Level 2 Cache
3MB
Level 3 Cache
16MB
Thermal Power
65W
Processor Type
Desktop
Memory Channels
2
Number of Threads
12 Processing Threads
PCI Express Lanes
20
What's in the Box
CPU and Wraith Stealth Cooler
Operating Frequency
3.60GHz
Unlocked Multiplier
Yes
PCI Express Revision
3.0
Processor Data Width
64-Bit
Multimedia Instructions
SSE4.2 SSE4.1 AVX SSE SSE2 SSE3 AES SSE4a AVX2 FMA3 SSSE3 AMD-V SHA MMX-plus x86-64
Maximum Memory Supported
128GB
Integrated Memory Controller
Yes

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