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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 203 reviews

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    An excellent upgrade for an older AM4+ motherboard

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It is a superb value for a CPU that mates well with my Gigabyte AB350N gaming Wifi motherboard. It does not support PCIe 4.0 but those 350 era MBs don't support it either. Performance bump of over 30% from the Ryzen 1600 it replaced. AND it makes my old rig Windows 11 compatible. However, I don't like the cooler. Too hard to install. Aftermarket tower coolers are much easier to install. Hence the one star less in ease of use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Processor

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    product came in a great time and works great! thank you

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    budget friendly

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 3.6 GHz Six-Core AM4 Processor is a fantastic choice for any computer enthusiast or gamer looking for a reliable and affordable upgrade. This processor delivers powerful performance, allowing for smooth multitasking and efficient handling of demanding applications. Its six cores ensure speedy processing and enhanced productivity, whether you're gaming, streaming, or working on complex tasks. Plus, it's easy to install and runs efficiently. Overall, the Ryzen 5 4500 offers great value for the price and is a solid investment for any build!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fast, runs great for the new upgrades I wanted to do. Good for decent gaming.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Buy

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Ryzen 5 5500 offers great performance for multiple tasks. With its low $159 price point, it’s an attractive option for budget-conscious users.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Price For a Good Piece

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The price and piece are both quite good, the piece itself can run most things you'd ever want

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    One of the best bang for your buck CPUs

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Ryzen 5 5500 isn't breaking any records or coming in on the top of anyone's list. However, it's an extremely capable CPU when pared with a mid-range graphics card like the 7600XT, 3060Ti, 6650XT, and the 4060.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    AMD motherboard

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good choice at a great price. I would recommend it to a friend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good processor

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Built a starter gaming PC. Good cpu awesome for anyone starting out in an inexpensive PC build.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fast and reliable

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great performance. Runs smoothly. 0erfect for everyday use and gaming

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good entry level cpu

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    good budget cpu for a beginner or first gaming pc! don’t expect too much performance compared to newer models!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Built custom pc

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great, built a pc works perfect. Definitely worth it for the price

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good cpu

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    good value CPU, may not be the best CPU on the market, but at the value it opens the door to building a very competent gaming PC, with a decent upgrade path

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great upgrade choice. My 10 year old rig benefited

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This CPU was a huge upgrade to my current rig for an amazing price. While it isn't the best on the market right now it's a good upgrade choice. I noticed significant performance changes.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Ryzen 5 5500

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall, it's a great CPU and would buy again if I ever have to build a new system.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ryzen 5 5500

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pretty good budget cpu good for most games and most multitasking.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works amazing

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had a bad CPU so I just bought this for a cheap replacement until I can upgrade works amazing

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid CPU

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great value CPU. Used it to build a PC for my dad for Christmas, and it runs great!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    AMD

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Exceeded my expectations made my gpu and windows run smooth.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good cpu

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very easy to use and very value for the quality, would definitely recommend to budget pc builders

    I would recommend this to a friend
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