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AMD

AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D desktop processor

SKU CH-GKZR-YP9K2

Six-core desktop processor with 96 MB L3 cache, 3.0 GHz base and 4.0 GHz boost clocks, DDR4-3200 support and 105 W TDP

  • Processors TypeDesktop
  • NameRyzen 5 5500X3D
  • CPU Socket TypeSocket AM4
  • # of Cores6-Core
  • # of Threads12-Threads
  • Operating Frequency3.0 GHz
  • 6 cores and 12 threads handle multi-tasking smoothly
  • 96 MB L3 cache speeds up gaming workloads
  • 0 GHz base with 4.0 GHz boost delivers responsive performance
  • DDR4 3200 support enables fast memory bandwidth
  • 7 nm process keeps 105 W TDP efficient

Six-Core AM4 Processor

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is a 6-core 12-thread desktop CPU built for the AM4 platform. It targets gamers and creators who want high frame rates without moving to a new socket. The 96MB L3 cache helps reduce latency in cache-sensitive titles. A 3.0 GHz base and 4.0 GHz max turbo frequency provide responsive performance across mixed workloads.

105W Thermal Envelope

The processor carries a 105W thermal design power that reflects its 7nm manufacturing process. Under typical gaming loads the chip stays within this envelope using a competent air or liquid cooler. No integrated graphics means all power goes to the compute cores, keeping heat output predictable. DDR4 3200 dual-channel memory support avoids extra memory-controller strain.

AM4 Platform Integration

The CPU drops into existing Socket AM4 motherboards with a BIOS update where required. It supports up to 128 GB of DDR4 memory across two channels. PCI Express 4.0 and 3.0 lanes connect modern GPUs and storage without a platform change. Builders keep their current cooler mounting hardware and case layout while gaining the large cache advantage.

Highlights

  • 6 cores and 12 threads handle multi-tasking smoothly
  • 96 MB L3 cache speeds up gaming workloads
  • 0 GHz base with 4.0 GHz boost delivers responsive performance
  • DDR4 3200 support enables fast memory bandwidth
  • 7 nm process keeps 105 W TDP efficient

Specifications

BrandAMD
Processors TypeDesktop
SeriesRyzen 5 5000 Series
NameRyzen 5 5500X3D
Model100-100001504WOZ
CPU Socket TypeSocket AM4
# of Cores6-Core
# of Threads12-Threads
Operating Frequency3.0 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency4.0 GHz
L1 Cache384KB
L2 Cache3MB
L3 Cache96MB
Manufacturing Tech7nm
Memory TypesDDR4 3200
Memory Channel2
Max Memory Size128 GB
Integrated GraphicsNone Integrated Graphics
PCI Express Revision4.0 / 3.0
Thermal Design Power105W
Compatible Desktop ChipsetsAMD A520 / AMD B450 / AMD B550 / AMD X470 / AMD X570
Operating System SupportedWindows 11 - 64-Bit Edition
Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition
RHEL x86 64-Bit
Ubuntu x86 64-Bit
*Operating System (OS) support will vary by manufacturer.

Questions about this item

How do I install the Ryzen 5 5500X3D into a Socket AM4 motherboard, and what step do builders often miss?

Align the golden triangle on the processor with the socket marker, lower it gently without force, and lock the retention arm. The step many miss is updating the motherboard BIOS to a version that recognises the 5000 series before first boot.

What maintenance or replacement will the 105W 6-core chip need over its lifespan?

Plan to renew the thermal paste between the CPU and cooler every two to three years, and clean dust from the heatsink fins regularly. No integrated graphics are present, so a discrete GPU must stay functional for any video output.

What limit appears first when the 3.0 GHz base clock runs sustained loads at 105W?

The 105W thermal design power ceiling is reached before the 4.0 GHz max turbo can be held across all 12 threads, so the processor throttles to stay within its rated power envelope.

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