AMD Ryzen 5 5500 5th Gen Processor
Brand: AMD
SKU: 100-100000457BOX
Price: ₹8,599 (inclusive of GST · genuine product with warranty)
AMD Ryzen 5 5500: 6 cores, 12 threads, up to 4.2 GHz, 65W, cooler included. A budget AM4 chip that needs a separate graphics card.
Specifications
| TDP | 65W |
|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 |
| Threads | 12 |
| CPU Cores | 6 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 Ghz |
| Product Type | gaming |
| EAN / UPC Code | 730143314121 |
| Total L2 Cache | 3 MB |
| Total L3 Cache | 16MB |
| Processor Model | Ryzen 5 5500 |
| Processor Series | Ryzen 5, Ryzen 5000 |
| CPU Cooler Included | Yes |
| Processor Max Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz |
About this product
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a six-core, 12-thread desktop processor for the AM4 socket, from the Ryzen 5000 family. It runs at a 3.6 GHz base clock, boosts up to 4.2 GHz and is rated at 65W, and a stock CPU cooler is included, which makes it one of the simplest ways to build an affordable gaming or work PC.
Six modern cores handle today's games well when paired with a suitable graphics card, and the twelve threads keep multitasking, streaming, light video editing and office work smooth. Because it slots into the huge AM4 ecosystem with DDR4 memory, it is also a popular drop-in upgrade for older Ryzen systems, often giving a big jump in responsiveness without replacing the motherboard or memory. The 65W rating and bundled cooler keep temperatures, noise and power use in check.
Two points matter before buying. First, the Ryzen 5 5500 has no integrated graphics, so a dedicated graphics card is required for any display output. Second, older AM4 boards from the first waves of the platform may need a BIOS update to recognise Ryzen 5000 processors, so check your board's support list and update the firmware before swapping chips.
Its honest limits: the 5500 runs its graphics and storage links at the previous PCIe Gen 3 standard, so the fastest Gen 4 SSDs and some graphics cards will not reach their full rated speed. For high-refresh competitive gaming or heavy creative work, a higher-tier Ryzen gives more headroom.
It suits budget gamers, students, home and office builders, and anyone upgrading an existing AM4 PC on a sensible budget.
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