AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Desktop Processor, Socket AM4, 6 Core Up to 4.2GHz, 7nm, DDR4 Memory Type

If you are looking for an even more affordable 6-core solution, the new Ryzen 5 5500 offers just that. It uses Zen3 cores, but is based on Cezanne, which means not a full L3 Cache like Vermeer-based products, but still more than our competition.

Key Benefits:
AMD StoreMI Technology: A quick and easy way to expand and accelerate desktop storage with an AMD Ryzen processor ™.
AMD Zen 3 core architecture: The world's fastest kernels for PC gamers.
AMD Ryzen-VR-Ready Premium: For the best possible VR experience, AMD offers select premium Ryzen-VR-Ready processors.

Basic specification:
Architecture: Zen 3
Frequency: 3.60 / 4.20 GHz
Number of CPU cores:6
Number of threads: 12
Production technology: TSMC 7nm FinFET
Socket: AM4
TDP: 65 W
L2 Cache size: 3 MB
L3 Cache size: 16 MB
PCIe: PCIe 3.0

System memory:
Memory types: DDR4 - up to 3200 MHz
Memory connection mode: Dual-Channel

Cooler: Wraith Stealth Cooler
Packing Method: Cooler Box

OS Support:
Windows 11 - 64-Bit Edition
Windows 8.1 - 64-Bit Edition
RHEL x86 64-Bit
Ubuntu x86 64-Bit

Specifications for AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Desktop Processor, Socket AM4, 6 Core Up to 4.2GHz, 7nm, 12 Threads, 19MB Cache, 65W Thermal Design Power, DDR4 Memory Type, PCIe 3.0 Connectivity