Appliances Memorial Day SaleFree delivery. Ends 6/3. Terms apply.Shop now

Skip to contentGo to Product Search
Main Content

Customer Ratings & Reviews

$103.00
Save $56
The comparable value is $159.00

Customer reviews

Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 208 reviews

Rating Filter

Rating by feature

  • Value

    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

  • Quality

    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

  • Ease of Use

    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

Pros mentioned filter

Cons mentioned filter

96%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are delighted by the Ryzen 5 5500's performance improvements and how well the CPU fits and functions. The price point is also considered awesome relative to its performance. However, some customers have noted that the processor tends to run hot and may require a better cooling system.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
Page 3 Showing 41-60 of 208 reviews
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Cooling system

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Budget CPU (Get it while it is down)

    |
    |
    Posted .
    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

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ryzen 5 5500

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

    Pretty good budget cpu good for most games and most multitasking.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good cpu

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

    I bought this a while ago and I had a little problem with putting it on my motherboard but that was my fault. After getting that fixed worked flawlessly. And I got it for a decent price

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    An excellent upgrade for an older AM4+ motherboard

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

    It is a superb value for a CPU that mates well with my Gigabyte AB350N gaming Wifi motherboard. It does not support PCIe 4.0 but those 350 era MBs don't support it either. Performance bump of over 30% from the Ryzen 1600 it replaced. AND it makes my old rig Windows 11 compatible. However, I don't like the cooler. Too hard to install. Aftermarket tower coolers are much easier to install. Hence the one star less in ease of use.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good for the price

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

    Very good CPU for the price, good packaging and love that it comes with a pretty good fan

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    WOULD RECOMEND

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

    Very good and it was delivered fast and it really runs really well with my pc

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing CPU

    |
    |
    Posted .
    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.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just what I needed

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

    It works great for the price! It works great for gaming!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid

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

    Excellent choice. Just upgrade my rig to a 4060Ti and works perfectly well together with this 5500

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    budget friendly

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

    The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 3.6 GHz Six-Core AM4 Processor is a fantastic choice for any computer enthusiast or gamer looking for a reliable and affordable upgrade. This processor delivers powerful performance, allowing for smooth multitasking and efficient handling of demanding applications. Its six cores ensure speedy processing and enhanced productivity, whether you're gaming, streaming, or working on complex tasks. Plus, it's easy to install and runs efficiently. Overall, the Ryzen 5 4500 offers great value for the price and is a solid investment for any build!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Buy

    |
    |
    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.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good

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

    Fast, runs great for the new upgrades I wanted to do. Good for decent gaming.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Processor

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

    product came in a great time and works great! thank you

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    One of the best bang for your buck CPUs

    |
    |
    Posted .
    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.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    AMD motherboard

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

    [Employee of bestbuy] Good choice at a great price. I would recommend it to a friend.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ryzen 5

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

    The cpu works good the stock cooler that came with it didnt work had to buy a after market one

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    runs hot but good

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

    CPU is amazing it runs pretty hot though with the stock cooler but it runs good

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good processor

    |
    |
    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.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Price For a Good Piece

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

    The price and piece are both quite good, the piece itself can run most things you'd ever want

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid CPU

    |
    |
    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!

    I would recommend this to a friend