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Mar 23, 2025 8:50 AM

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core 12-Thread Desktop AM4 Processor w/ Wraith Stealth Cooler

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Amazon has AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core 12-Thread Desktop AM4 Processor w/ Wraith Stealth Cooler on sale for $76. Shipping is free.

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Specs:
  • 6 Cores & 12 Threads
  • 3.6 GHz Base Clock
  • 4.2 GHz Max Boost Clock
  • Socket AM4
  • 3MB L2 & 16MB L3 Cache
  • Includes Wraith Stealth Cooler
  • Unlocked Processor
  • Zen 3 Architecture
  • 3-Year Warranty

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Amazon has AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core 12-Thread Desktop AM4 Processor w/ Wraith Stealth Cooler on sale for $76. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • 6 Cores & 12 Threads
  • 3.6 GHz Base Clock
  • 4.2 GHz Max Boost Clock
  • Socket AM4
  • 3MB L2 & 16MB L3 Cache
  • Includes Wraith Stealth Cooler
  • Unlocked Processor
  • Zen 3 Architecture
  • 3-Year Warranty

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Mar 23, 2025 10:22 AM
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dkd711Mar 23, 2025 10:22 AM
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Slow, weaker gaming performance than a ryzen 3600
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Mar 23, 2025 3:11 PM
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KMFersMar 23, 2025 3:11 PM
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3600 is currently $89.
5600x is currently $109.
Both support gen 4.

If you're building a PC, there are more ideal components to skimp on, such as the case or case fans. Three pack of Thermalright argb pwm for $15 vs Corsair for $60.
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Mar 23, 2025 4:07 PM
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santy83Mar 23, 2025 4:07 PM
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Good for NAS/plex build.
Mar 23, 2025 11:36 PM
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2dealMar 23, 2025 11:36 PM
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Avoid. This is a Ryzen 5 5600G with lower clocks and disabled graphics. It has all the drawbacks of 5600G meaning less L3 cache and only supports PCI 3.0 not PCI 4.0

https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/amd-ryzen-5-5500
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The_Love_SpudMar 24, 2025 4:59 AM
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There are valid criticisms above regarding features and value already in the thread.

At the same time, this is a noteworthy price considering Amazon is beating the Micro Center price by $3.99. Some credit is due when a national retailer lists at a price competitive with a local retailer.

Good luck!
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Last edited by The_Love_Spud March 26, 2025 at 05:59 PM.
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Mar 24, 2025 5:19 AM
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kpb321Mar 24, 2025 5:19 AM
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Not a bad option for people upgrading older system. The PCI-E limitation doesn't matter if the MB doesn't support it anyway. Not as good of a gaming CPU due to the lower cache which is unfortunate with the integrated GPU disabled. Still going to beat the pants off a 1000/2000 Ryzen.
Mar 25, 2025 12:24 PM
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DarkGearMar 25, 2025 12:24 PM
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Quote from dkd711 View quoted comment :
Slow, weaker gaming performance than a ryzen 3600

This isn't accurate.

https://www.tomshardware.com/revi...00g-review


Edit: I thought the obvious was stated by a comment earlier calling the 5500 a 5600g without the iGPU, but I guess people don't read like that. My fault for underestimating people.

Here is a link to the 5500 review:
https://www.tomshardware.com/revi...0-review/3

TLDR: The 5500 is better than the 3600 and 3600x in all the games in both 1080p and 1440p.
Last edited by DarkGear March 25, 2025 at 11:54 AM.
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Mar 25, 2025 1:37 PM
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TeggyDaveMar 25, 2025 1:37 PM
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For similar money you can get a 5600 from Aliexpress, NO COOLER THOUGH, but coolers can be found for dirt cheap. US gov's initiative on removing the De Minimis policy has been delayed for now.

5600 has double the L3 cache and PCIE 4.0 support. Crucial for lower end GPUs with weird pcie setups (rx 6400 only has 4 pcie lanes, meaning pcie 4.0 is vital)
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Mar 25, 2025 6:39 PM
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trickkynickkMar 25, 2025 6:39 PM
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Quote from DarkGear View quoted comment :
This isn't accurate. https://www.tomshardware.com/revi...00g-review
that is a 5600g
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Mar 25, 2025 6:42 PM
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DarkGearMar 25, 2025 6:42 PM
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Quote from trickkynickk View quoted comment :
that is a 5600g
A 5500 is just a 5600g without the iGPU. But since you are so inclined:

https://www.tomshardware.com/revi...0-review/3
Mar 25, 2025 11:29 PM
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CrimsonFruit7666Mar 25, 2025 11:29 PM
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Quote from TeggyDave View quoted comment :
For similar money you can get a 5600 from Aliexpress, NO COOLER THOUGH, but coolers can be found for dirt cheap. US gov's initiative on removing the De Minimis policy has been delayed for now.

5600 has double the L3 cache and PCIE 4.0 support. Crucial for lower end GPUs with weird pcie setups (rx 6400 only has 4 pcie lanes, meaning pcie 4.0 is vital)
Wondered how my Temu stuff came in. Lol.
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Mar 26, 2025 12:07 AM
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trickkynickkMar 26, 2025 12:07 AM
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Quote from DarkGear View quoted comment :
A 5500 is just a 5600g without the iGPU. But since you are so inclined: https://www.tomshardware.com/revi...0-review/3
this link says its 8% slower than the 5600g
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Mar 26, 2025 12:33 AM
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DarkGearMar 26, 2025 12:33 AM
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Quote from trickkynickk View quoted comment :
this link says its 8% slower than the 5600g
"The Ryzen 5 5500 falls within 2 percent of the Ryzen 5 5600G in the 1080p benchmarks, but it isn't as much of a closely-contested battle against the Intel chips."

are we having a discussion based on 2% cause you don't want to be technically wrong?
Last edited by DarkGear March 25, 2025 at 05:35 PM.
Mar 26, 2025 12:35 AM
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ONealMar 26, 2025 12:35 AM
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I just bought this cpu with the motherboard combo from a week back via newegg. It's paired with the 2080ti and 64gb of Ram and it runs well, and performed great on 3DMark benchmark tests. I have a new AM5, 7800x3d system as well, and for the money this Cpu with cheap motherboard, Ram on XMP profile, and decent GPU is a great value.

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Mar 26, 2025 12:53 AM
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trickkynickkMar 26, 2025 12:53 AM
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Quote from DarkGear View quoted comment :
"The Ryzen 5 5500 falls within 2 percent of the Ryzen 5 5600G in the 1080p benchmarks, but it isn't as much of a closely-contested battle against the Intel chips." are we having a discussion based on 2% cause you don't want to be technically wrong?
why does every graph show a 10fps difference, even comparing them in percentages its not 2%
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