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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
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12090944
Your price for this item is $90.99
The comparable value price is $159.00

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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 196 reviews

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  • 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.

    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

  • 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.

    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 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.

    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 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!

    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

  • 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

    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

  • 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

    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

  • Value king

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

    For 90 bucks this was a huge upgrade from my old 2600X. I know there are better options for the AM4 socket but value wise this was a great pick

    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.

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

    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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    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.

    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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    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

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

    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

  • 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.

    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 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

  • 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

  • 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.

    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

  • 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!

    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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
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