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AMD - Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.2 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 65W Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

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100-100000457BOX
SKU:
10117085
$99.38
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Comp. Value: $159.00

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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 203 reviews

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96%would recommend to a friend

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Customers frequently mention the Ryzen 5 5500's performance, with users noting significant improvements. Many customers also highlight that the CPU fits well and functions perfectly. The price point is another positive aspect frequently mentioned by customers.

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  • Great upgrade

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

    Bought this for my sons gaming PC. So far it has been a great upgrade from his 4th gen intel he had.

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.2 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 65W Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Ryzen 5 5500

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

    Real good processer. No complaints and can handle everything with a breeze. Easy overclock

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.2 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 65W Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good quality!

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

    I bought this for my son’s gaming PC. He is very happy with it. It’s much better than the one that was originally in the PC.

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.2 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 65W Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Best Buy nails it again

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    Once again Best Buy did not let us down in the quality of their products and the team who helped us.

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.2 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 65W Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Perfect product

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

    Upgraded my pc but was on a budget, price and performance is awesome!

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.2 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 65W Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Cant beat it for the price

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

    6 cores and 12 threads for $79! Runs great and pairs well with any midrange gpu.

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 4500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.1 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Reliable product

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

    Good performance on PC build that helped speed up gaming performance

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.2 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 65W Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great Budget CPU (Get it while it is down)

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

    Amazing budget CPU. Works amazingly and has no issues with the CPU itself Stock cooler is meh but easy to change out for a better one

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.2 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 65W Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good CPU

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

    Never had problems with AMD. Great entry level CPU able to help run most games.

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.2 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 65W Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Awsome OC Cpu!!

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

    awsome cpu, super fast, i was over to reach over clocks up to 4.7ghz with a asrock 450m pro plus r 2.0. however due to my fans, i stuck with 4.5, i got 32gb 3600mghz ram oced to 4200/2100 with a rx 5500 and this system is zippin everywhere, youll get just get a 5600x etc, this cpu can do the job and is a champ!

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.2 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 65W Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Cpu

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

    Was a great price great cpu imo stwp up from 3600 and my daughter loves it i built it for her

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.2 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 65W Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • A decent gpu

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

    A decent GPU to game on. Keeps a great temp and powers through whatever games or programs I throw at it

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.2 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 65W Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good value CPU for starter PC

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

    Purchased to build a cheap Minecraft/Roblox rig for my kid paired with a 5600xt. Works like a charm with good bang for the buck, plenty snappy enough for like gaming or basic workstation/productivity tasks. While it has a fairly small L3 cash the high core count and decent Zen 2 frequency makes up for it.

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 4500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.1 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Ryzen 5 5500

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

    Great cpu for the price. Excellent service and fast delivery

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.2 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 65W Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • 10/10

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

    Perfect for my budget build! It’s not the fastest processor but it works for what I use it for. 10/10 would recommend for budget gaming!

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.2 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 65W Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Amazing CPU

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

    Good Improvement from my i7 4th Gen, happy it came with coolant paste and a fan. I bought it when it was 87$, good price to performance.

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.2 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 65W Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good for the price

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

    Ryzen always pulls through, I have been AMD since forever, and Ryzen fixed every flaw! I have never bought a Ryzen I was unhappy with. Bang for the buck. In all honesty I’m entry level so I Dont do all the extra bottleneck stuff etc.

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 4500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.1 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great for the price!!!

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

    This is my go to CPU when I am building a budget pc, if I cannot find a used R5 3600. It is almost identical in speed.

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 4500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.1 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • very good deal

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

    it was a great deal and i got what iordered. very happy with my purchase.

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.2 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 65W Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • A good cpu

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

    It’s a great cpu I love it for my first time building a pc

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.2 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 65W Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
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