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Square green ceramic chip with gold contacts and silver heat spreader, boxed with Wraith Stealth cooler

AMD

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 desktop processor 100-100000457BOX

SKU CH-ECGC-6E5NC MPN 100-100000457BOX

Six-core Zen 3 desktop processor with 12 threads, 16 MB L3 cache, 3.6 GHz base and 4.2 GHz boost, 65 W TDP, DDR4-3200 support, no integrated graphics, includes Wraith Stealth cooler

  • Processors TypeDesktop
  • NameRyzen 5 5500
  • CPU Socket TypeSocket AM4
  • Core NameCezanne (Zen 3)
  • # of Cores6-Core
  • # of Threads12-Threads

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Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • 6 cores and 12 threads handle multi-tasking workloads efficiently
  • 6 GHz base clock with 4.2 GHz boost delivers responsive performance
  • 16 MB L3 cache reduces latency for gaming and apps
  • 65 W TDP keeps power draw and cooling needs modest
  • Bundled Wraith Stealth cooler provides adequate thermal management out of the box

Ryzen 5 5500 6-core AM4 processor

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a Socket AM4 desktop processor built on the 7 nm Cezanne Zen 3 architecture. It delivers 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 3.6 GHz and a max boost of 4.2 GHz. The 65 W TDP and included Wraith Stealth cooler suit mainstream gaming and productivity builds that do not need integrated graphics.

Drop-in AM4 install with Wraith Stealth

Installation follows the standard AM4 retention bracket; the bundled Wraith Stealth cooler mounts with pre-applied thermal paste. Common issues are forgetting to update the motherboard BIOS for 5000-series support and leaving the plastic cover on the paste. Ensure the board runs a BIOS version that recognises the 5500 before first boot.

Budget gaming builds without iGPU

This CPU fits cost-conscious gamers and multitaskers who already own a discrete graphics card and DDR4-3200 memory. It is not suited for systems that rely on integrated graphics or for workloads that benefit from the larger 32 MB L3 cache found on other 5000-series models.

Highlights

  • 6 cores and 12 threads handle multi-tasking workloads efficiently
  • 6 GHz base clock with 4.2 GHz boost delivers responsive performance
  • 16 MB L3 cache reduces latency for gaming and apps
  • 65 W TDP keeps power draw and cooling needs modest
  • Bundled Wraith Stealth cooler provides adequate thermal management out of the box

Specifications

BrandAMD
Processors TypeDesktop
SeriesRyzen 5 5000 Series
NameRyzen 5 5500
Model100-100000457BOX
CPU Socket TypeSocket AM4
Core NameCezanne (Zen 3)
# of Cores6-Core
# of Threads12-Threads
Operating Frequency3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency4.2 GHz
L1 Cache384KB
L2 Cache3MB
L3 Cache16MB
Manufacturing Tech7nm
Instruction Set64-Bit
Memory TypesDDR4 3200
Integrated GraphicsNone Integrated Graphics
Thermal Design Power65W
Cooling DeviceWraith Stealth
Shipping weight0.43 kg
Package size140 × 135 × 74 mm

Questions about this item

How can I verify the 6-core CPU is running at its 3.6 GHz base and 4.2 GHz boost after installation?

Enter the UEFI or use a hardware monitor in Windows to confirm the processor shows 6 cores, 12 threads, a 3.6 GHz base clock and a 4.2 GHz max turbo while the Wraith Stealth cooler keeps temperatures within the 65 W design envelope.

What comes in the retail box and what must I source separately?

The box contains the Ryzen 5 5500 processor and a Wraith Stealth cooler; you will need to buy a Socket AM4 motherboard, DDR4-3200 memory modules and a discrete graphics card because the CPU has no integrated graphics.

Which Ryzen 5 5000-series model should I choose for a 6-core, 16 MB L3 cache build?

The Ryzen 5 5500 (100-100000457BOX) is the 6-core, 12-thread part with 16 MB of L3 cache, 3.6 GHz base, 4.2 GHz boost and a 65 W TDP, making it the matching choice for those specifications.

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