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AMD RYZEN 5 5500F 6-CORE PROCESSOR WRAITH STEALTH 12 THREAD
- 7nm 65W
- 16MB L3 Cache
- 3MB L2 Cache
- None Integrated Graphics
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AMD RYZEN 5 5500F 6-CORE PROCESSOR
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The AMD Ryzen 5 5500F is a 6-core, 12-thread AM4 desktop processor with boost speeds up to 4.4 GHz, suited to everyday computing and multitasking in a PC with a discrete graphics card.
Recommended For
- Budget 1080p gamers building around a discrete graphics card who want a six-core, 12-thread CPU for current games without moving off AM4.
- AM4 desktop owners seeking an affordable CPU upgrade who can reuse a compatible motherboard and DDR4 memory; check motherboard support and BIOS requirements before upgrading.
- Value-focused PC builders who already have, or plan to buy, a graphics card and want PCIe 4.0 support for compatible graphics cards and storage on an AM4 build.
- Entry-level desktop users splitting time between everyday tasks and moderate multithreaded work who prefer a bundled cooler and a 65W processor.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Desktop PC builds using a Socket AM4 motherboard; a separate graphics card is required because integrated graphics are absent |
| Cores And Threads | 6 cores and 12 threads |
| Clock Speeds | 3.0 GHz base frequency, with boost speeds up to 4.4 GHz |
| Cache And TDP | 3 MB L2 cache, 16 MB L3 cache, and 65 W thermal design power |
| Socket And Platform | Socket AM4 processor based on the Zen 3 architecture and Vermeer code name; compatible with AMD A520, B350, B450, B550, X370, X470, and X570 chipsets |
| Memory Support | Supports up to 128 GB of DDR4 memory at 2667, 2933, or 3200 MHz, with two memory channels and ECC support |
| Expansion And Instruction Set | PCI Express 4.0 and 3.0 support with up to 24 lanes; 64-bit instruction set |
| Cooling | Includes an AMD Wraith Stealth air cooler |
| Operating System Support | Supports RHEL and Ubuntu x86 64-bit, plus Windows 10 and Windows 11 64-bit |
| Model Identifiers | AMD Ryzen 5 5500F, Ryzen 5 5000 Series; model 100-100001905BOX |