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AMD - Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.2 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

Model:
100-100000457BOX
SKU:
10117085
Your price for this item is $98.06
The comparable value price is $159.00

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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 127 reviews

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96%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are enthusiastic about the Ryzen 5 5500 processor's performance improvements. Users also appreciate that the CPU fits well and functions perfectly. Finally, the price and overall performance of the product are considered awesome.

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

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

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.2 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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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Never had problems with AMD. Great entry level CPU able to help run most games.

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.2 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

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

    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 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

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

    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 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

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

    very good deal

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

    it was a great deal and i got what iordered. very happy with my purchase.

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.2 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 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.

    Was a great price great cpu imo stwp up from 3600 and my daughter loves it i built it for her

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.2 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

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

    Ryzen 5 5500

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

    Great cpu for the price. Excellent service and fast delivery

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.2 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

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

    A decent gpu

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

    A decent GPU to game on. Keeps a great temp and powers through whatever games or programs I 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 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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cpu

    10/10

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

    Perfect for my budget build! It’s not the fastest processor but it works for what I use it for. 10/10 would recommend for budget gaming!

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.2 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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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

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

    Awsome OC Cpu!!

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

    awsome cpu, super fast, i was over to reach over clocks up to 4.7ghz with a asrock 450m pro plus r 2.0. however due to my fans, i stuck with 4.5, i got 32gb 3600mghz ram oced to 4200/2100 with a rx 5500 and this system is zippin everywhere, youll get just get a 5600x etc, this cpu can do the job and is a champ!

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.2 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good Price For a Good Piece

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    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

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.2 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

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

    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 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

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

    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 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

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

    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 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 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

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

    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 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

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

    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 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

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

    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 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
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