AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | 6-Core / 12-Thread | 3.6GHz Base / 4.2GHz Boost | AM4 Socket | 65W TDP – New
R1,388.56 incl. VAT
⚡ EFT price: R1,374.67 — when you pay by EFT
Unleash Six Cores of Unstoppable Performance
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 drops into your AM4 build and immediately transforms how you game, create, and multitask. Built on AMD’s acclaimed Zen 3 architecture, this six-core powerhouse pushes through demanding titles and creative workloads with effortless speed — giving you a competitive edge without breaking the bank.
Game Harder, Create Faster
From high-refresh-rate gaming sessions to 3D rendering and video editing, the Ryzen 5 5500’s 12 threads and up to 4.2GHz boost clock keep your workflow moving at full speed. Precision Boost 2 intelligently scales performance in real time, so your CPU always delivers exactly what the moment demands.
Drop-In Ready for Your AM4 Platform
Already rocking a 500-series motherboard? A simple BIOS update is all it takes to bring the Ryzen 5 5500 to life in your existing rig. Upgrading has never been this painless — same socket, massive performance leap, zero hassle.
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Processor
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500 |
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Architecture
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AMD Zen 3 (TSMC 7nm FinFET) |
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CPU Cores
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6 Cores / 12 Threads |
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Base Clock
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3.6 GHz |
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Max Boost Clock
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Up to 4.2 GHz |
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Total L2 Cache
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3MB |
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Total L3 Cache
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16MB |
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Unlocked
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Yes |
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Default TDP
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65W |
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Socket
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AM4 |
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PCI Express Version
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PCIe 3.0 |
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Precision Boost
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Precision Boost 2 |
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AMD StoreMI
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Yes |
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VR Ready
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AMD Ryzen VR-Ready Premium |
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Compatible Motherboards
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500-Series AM4 (BIOS update required) |
| Brand | AMD |
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| Colour | Grey |
| Warranty | 36 Months |
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