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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 $94.25
The comparable value price is $159.00

Customer reviews

Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 113 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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  • 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:
    Cpu

    too high

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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 but had to return. amazon had it cheaper $60 off

    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

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Plenty fast but no PCIe 4.0 support

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

    Plenty fast and great budget CPU paired with a $400 video card is great. Just know in a B550 MB you might have to flash the bios first. And this cpu does not support pcie4 even in a B550 MB.

    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

  • Spend the extra money get the 5600

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

    Not bad specs for the price. But I went with 5600 instead.

    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 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 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

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

    Ryzen 5 5500 review

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    its a nice cpu works real great on games and other

    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

  • Awesome for entry level gaming

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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 for an entry level gaming computer I built and matched with a RX 6600. Gets good frames and good quality in all the new AAA 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

  • Very good

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

    It come dont use but here and look nice very very good

    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

  • 6-core 12-thread for around a benjamin

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

    the cpu has power for your typical tasks and can hold its own, not impressive if you are use or even have used a 5800 or higher.

    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

  • New PC buid, New Processor

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

    Building a new PC and this was choice. Building a new PC is so much fun!

    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

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

    Great service. No isiies with delvyeyr and the person was very nice

    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

  • CPU don’t Work

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

    It doesn't work, I wanted to exchange it for another one at the store but they told me it was impossible, I don't need my money back, I need a processor to be able to work, I don't use my PC to play, I use it for work every day, I hope you can help me

    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

    Processor great, no game bundle

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

    The processor runs great. The game bundle that was supposed to come with it never panned out. Redemption instructions never showed up in my email.

    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

  • Jus ok

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

    Works ok not too fast not too slow could be upgraded

    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 for budget build with no gpu

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

    Not my favorite cpu but good for a budget build. Love Best Buy though I got it quick

    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

    Perfect mid range cpu

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

    It works amazing for gaming and even some office work. It has really good performance for its price. I am able to do anything with no issues or conplaints.

    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

    Good and cheap upgrade

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

    It's cheap and fast enough to upgrade an old motherboard which does not support for nvme 4.

    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

  • don't recommend

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

    waste of 87 dollars cant refund it don't know what else to say other then was for my nephew finally got to see him and it doesn't work straight out of the box checked pins and Ryzen obviously makes an arrow to match with on the board so you cant put it in wrong either way 10/10 would not recommend am will to try for a replace or repair on this one but not a fan of it as of right 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

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    not epic

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

    Just get the 5 5600 way better for only 60 more bucks

    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

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • I Want Compensation

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

    It came with bent pins, The thing was returned to Best Buy and to this day I have not recieved a refund or compensation online or in store because of a lazy and nasty attitude from the lady up front.

    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

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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