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AMD - Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.2 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 PCI Express 3.0 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

Model: 100-100000457BOX
SKU: 12090944
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Customers express satisfaction with the product's impressive performance and its seamless CPU compatibility. Users frequently highlight that the device offers an excellent balance between cost and overall capability. These positive experiences suggest that the product delivers reliable results for those seeking a high-quality upgrade.

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Features

  • Precision Boost 2

    AMD Ryzen processors monitor the system's energy consumption, temperatures, and other factors to automatically raise clock speeds, allowing applications to perform faster.

  • Precision Boost Overdrive

    technology takes advantage of your compatible motherboard's design to boost clock speeds higher and for longer periods of time.

  • AMD StoreMI Technology

    helps to improve load times and overall system performance by combining solid-state drives and mechanical hard drives into a single hybrid storage drive.

  • AMD Ryzen VR Ready Premium

    processors are designed to meet or exceed the recommended specifications from the top HMD manufacturers, including Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and Windows Mixed Reality for smooth performance.

  • AMD Ryzen Master Utility

    provides you with multiple custom profiles to store CPU, GPU, and DDR4 memory configurations.

Specifications
  • Processor Socket
    Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
    PCI Express Version
    PCI Express 3.0
    CPU Base Clock Frequency
    3.6 gigahertz
    CPU Boost Clock Frequency
    4.2 gigahertz
    Number of CPU Cores
    6-core
    Number of CPU Threads
    12
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Reviews

Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 216 reviews

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96% would recommend to a friend
Customers are sayingCustomers express satisfaction with the product's impressive performance and its seamless CPU compatibility. Users frequently highlight that the device offers an excellent balance between cost and overall capability. These positive experiences suggest that the product delivers reliable results for those seeking a high-quality upgrade.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
  • Performance (80)
  • CPU (29)
  • Price (16)

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Questions & Answers

  • How does Precision Boost 2 improve performance?

    Precision Boost 2 monitors energy consumption, temperatures, and other system factors to automatically raise clock speeds, allowing applications to perform faster.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.

  • What is the purpose of AMD StoreMI Technology?

    AMD StoreMI Technology combines solid-state drives and mechanical hard drives into a single hybrid storage drive to improve load times and overall system performance.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.

  • What socket type does the Ryzen 5 5500 processor use?

    The Ryzen 5 5500 is designed for motherboards with a Socket AM4 (PGA 1331).

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.

  • Can I overclock this processor?

    Yes, you can boost performance further by overclocking this unlocked processor.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.

  • How much L3 cache does the Ryzen 5 5500 have?

    This processor has 16MB of L3 Cache.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
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