


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 — 1% off by EFT, 2% on orders of R20,000 or more
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 | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 |
|---|---|
Architecture | AMD Zen 3 (TSMC 7nm FinFET) |
CPU Cores | 6 Cores / 12 Threads |
Base Clock | 3.6 GHz |
Max Boost Clock | Up to 4.2 GHz |
Total L2 Cache | 3MB |
Total L3 Cache | 16MB |
Unlocked | Yes |
Default TDP | 65W |
Socket | AM4 |
|---|---|
PCI Express Version | PCIe 3.0 |
Precision Boost | Precision Boost 2 |
|---|---|
AMD StoreMI | Yes |
VR Ready | AMD Ryzen VR-Ready Premium |
Compatible Motherboards | 500-Series AM4 (BIOS update required) |
| Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| Colour | Grey |
| Warranty | 36 Months |
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