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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

Model:
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

Customers are saying

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 CPU

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    The best price to performance CPU. Nothing beats 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

  • Customer service

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

    Customer service was amazing!!! I would highly recommend people to buy from Best Buy and the product was amazing!!

    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 product

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

    Best thing they could have added to my PC. I asked what they could do for 500 dollars and they did what they could and it was amazing. LOVE BEST BUY AND THE GEEK SQUAD MEMBERS.

    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

  • Git ood budget cpu can run any game at 1080p

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

    It a good 1080p cpu it can run any game with a good gpu

    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 Upgrade

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

    Great product, my son loves the speed upgrade. He likes to steam.

    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 Processor

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

    Great processor works fast with my system and able to handle my gaming

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Legitness

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

    It a pretty decent CPU. Got to my place on time and was fully functional. No damage to the box or the CPU itself. Best Buy did great on this one. Keep it up

    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

  • Runs great games for a great price

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

    Got a good deal through Best Buy and had geek squad install it. I can run sons of the forest with no issue now.

    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

  • Awesome CPU

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

    Great CPU have no issues runs fast and works great on MSI Gaming Gen 3 motherboard

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

    I used this for my gaming computer and it works great!

    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

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

    Greta buy love it CPU works great and cooler does too 100% recommend

    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

  • So far it is working great!

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

    Used this with my new ASUS - PRIME B450M-A II (Socket AM4) AMD B450 microATX DDR4 Motherboard. So far it is working great!

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Workstation Workhorse

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

    Overall just a solid CPU. No issues. Great for workstations.

    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

  • Wow

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

    Pretty good and amazing works well and performs great

    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 entry level replacement

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

    My 10 year old 8700 dies, had to replace the motherboard and CPU to something a little more modern. Was exactly the same speed, but utilized RAM much more smoothly.

    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 Chip for a Budget Build

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

    Very comparable to the 3600, very reliable chip for a decent price

    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

  • It's good.

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

    Works good enough for me. Bought it as a replacement.

    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 Budget CPU on the market.

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

    Paired with a decent graphics card this cpu is perfect for mid level gaming and streaming 2y 1440p.

    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

  • Good

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

    Works like intended. No problems here. Not a bad price for 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 chip

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

    smooth and swift installs easy and runs fine My second one of these and both work fine

    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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