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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

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100-100000457BOX
SKU:
11013331
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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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Customers enjoy the Ryzen 5 5500 processor for its performance and how well it works as a CPU. The price is also considered awesome in relation to its performance. However, some customers have noted that the cooling system may cause the processor to run hot.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

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

    Very good works really well for the price that it is

    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 CPU!

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

    Runs pretty awesome to play some great gaming performance.

    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:
    Price

    Great

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

    I got it on sale for 100$ and definitely worth it for thst ptice

    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

    amazing cpu

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    it works like a charm i can play all the game i want with great graphics

    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

    Ryzen 5500

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

    works great glad i bought it hope someone finds this useful

    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

    Perfect value

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Functions like an absolute dream, providing a smooth modern experience!

    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

    Fast!

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

    Excellent budget cpu. Pair with great ram for a fast pc experience!

    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:
    Price

    Great AMD processor

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

    Quality budget processor that gives good bang for the buck.

    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

    Amd Ryzen 5 4500

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

    Great cpu still running on my Asus motherboard would get another in time

    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:
    Price

    a good choice for beginners

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

    a great processor for the price can’t go wrong with a ryzen

    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 mid range cpu

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good, had it for a while now and my setup has been amazing

    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

  • amd > intel

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    cheapest ryzen 5 and these cpus last me forever. about 4-10yrs until I wanna upgrade for rendering. but always my go to for builds for my family. and they run anything just fine

    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 cpu

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

    Great CPU for the price. No problems in any of games.

    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

  • Thank you

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

    Package got here ahead of time and nothing went wrong with delivery

    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

    Pretty decent

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pretty good and cheap processor for new pc users Runs pretty decently if you don’t plan on doing much on your pc

    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

  • The best

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

    Amazing wonderful always working fast enough buy this 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:
    Performance

    Good CPU for mid range PC

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

    Very decent just to do what you need to do. I did light gaming on it and gave me no issues. Would decibel reciben if you are looking for a budget CPU

    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

    Best bang for your buck

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

    Very good cpu for a budget build. Wel rounded for if you want to upgrade in the future.

    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:
    Price

    Great price for great budget CPU

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

    Bought this for a pfsense router build works great low price.

    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

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

    Good cpu be loving it for a couple of years now thanks

    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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