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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:
10732544
Highly rated by customers for:
$180.87

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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 209 reviews

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96%would recommend to a friend
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  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    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 PCI Express 3.0 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cpu

    CPU review

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

    Very good cpu my pc would never studder and was very smooth definitely will be buying another one to build more pcs

    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:
    Cpu

    Grate

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

    Grate cpu for a starter pc i built a lot and after all the building upgrades u seen this cpu tryed it to see why yhe guy would like to upgrate and works grate with my gtx 750 ti so i got one

    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

  • 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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    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 PCI Express 3.0 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • We have Brains

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

    Operates nicely secure fit and works fine with no xtra help for cooling upgrades.

    This review is from 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

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Processor Works

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

    She sure is processing! I didn't use the fan that came with it though, I got an all in one coaling system instead.

    This review is from 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

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    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 PCI Express 3.0 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Great middle grade CPU

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

    Worked great as an upgrade to get my wife's computer up to windows 11.

    This review is from 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

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    CPU

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

    Very good price to performance part, I'd recommend it if you need a slight pc upgrade or if you're starting a budget build.

    This review is from 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

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Awesome Budget Chip

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

    Great chip with fantastic price to performance. Really hard to beat for what it is.

    This review is from 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

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cpu

    Ryzen

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

    Great low cost gaming cpu. I used to be an Intel only fan, now a AMD fan.

    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:
    Performance

    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 PCI Express 3.0 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cpu

    Great value!

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

    Solid processor, but remember to buy a GPU as this doesnt have one.

    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:
    Cpu

    Great value, gets the job done

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

    Great lower power 6 core processor that gets the job done. Works great with an A520 motherboard for a value build. Included cooler is decently quiet and effective.

    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:
    Performance

    Good on sale

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

    Baller CPU this will last you a good 3-5 years I been able to run games at High and stream them on twitch

    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:
    Performance

    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 PCI Express 3.0 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Ryzen 5 5500

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the best cpu I’ve ever had I love it it’s perfect for Minecraft and any other game you can 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 PCI Express 3.0 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cpu

    Perfect

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

    Great product~ I was in need of more processor fast and this has def fit the job.

    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
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