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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:
6510779
Your price for this item is $159.00

Customer reviews

Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 121 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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    One of the best bang for your buck CPUs

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    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

    Ryzen 5 5500

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

    Overall, it's a great CPU and would buy again if I ever have to build a new system.

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

    Great Buy

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    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:
    Performance

    Built custom pc

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

    Great, built a pc works perfect. Definitely worth it for the price

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

    good cpu

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

    good value CPU, may not be the best CPU on the market, but at the value it opens the door to building a very competent gaming PC, with a decent upgrade path

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Exactly what I needed and ordered

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

    Very nice and easy install and works amazing in my computer. Very happy with 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

  • Solid

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    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

    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 upgrade

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

    Bought this for my sons gaming PC. So far it has been a great upgrade from his 4th gen intel he had.

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

    Great Budget CPU (Get it while it is down)

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    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:
    Performance

    Great upgrade choice. My 10 year old rig benefited

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

    This CPU was a huge upgrade to my current rig for an amazing price. While it isn't the best on the market right now it's a good upgrade choice. I noticed significant performance changes.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Amazing CPU

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    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

  • Processor

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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 quality!

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

    I bought this for my son’s gaming PC. He is very happy with it. It’s much better than the one that was originally in the PC.

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

    Reliable product

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

    Good performance on PC build that helped speed up gaming performance

    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.

    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.

    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

    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

    Solid CPU

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    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
  • 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

    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

    I would recommend this to a friend
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