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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 for $54.99. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • Can deliver fast 100 plus FPS performance in the world's most popular games, discrete graphics card required
  • 6 Cores and 12 processing threads, bundled with the AMD Wraith Stealth cooler
  • 4.2 GHz Max Boost, unlocked for overclocking, 19 MB cache, DDR4-3200 support
  • For the advanced Socket AM4 platform

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  • About this Deal:
    • This deal is $6.01 less than this recent Frontpage Deal ($61) that included this processor.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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    • This has a 4.7 out of 5 star overall rating on Amazon based on over 8,200 reviews.
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Amazon has AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core/12-Thread Desktop AM4 Processor w/ Wraith Stealth Cooler for $54.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Can deliver fast 100 plus FPS performance in the world's most popular games, discrete graphics card required
  • 6 Cores and 12 processing threads, bundled with the AMD Wraith Stealth cooler
  • 4.2 GHz Max Boost, unlocked for overclocking, 19 MB cache, DDR4-3200 support
  • For the advanced Socket AM4 platform

Editor's Notes

Written by Corwin | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • This deal is $6.01 less than this recent Frontpage Deal ($61) that included this processor.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this Product:
    • This has a 4.7 out of 5 star overall rating on Amazon based on over 8,200 reviews.
  • About this Store:

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Yesterday 10:23 PM
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StunSeedYesterday 10:23 PM
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Of course, right after I buy the Ryzen 4500, they put the 5500 on sale for basically the same price.
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Yesterday 10:43 PM
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Yesterday 10:43 PM
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VCJ171S
Yesterday 10:53 PM
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smartdealsYesterday 10:53 PM
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i paid 200 usd for 3600 cup years ago...
Yesterday 10:56 PM
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mswillis5Yesterday 10:56 PM
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I paid $87 for this on Friday. Working with Amazon to get this price.
I could just return/replace it but that would be extra work.
Yesterday 11:03 PM
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echowaveYesterday 11:03 PM
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Quote from mswillis5 :
I paid $87 for this on Friday. Working with Amazon to get this price.
I could just return/replace it but that would be extra work.
Amazon never did partial refund. I am pretty sure you need to return it then repurchase it.

Good luck.
Yesterday 11:20 PM
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BeigeSardine805Yesterday 11:20 PM
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Please pair this with a x16 GPU and not an x8, as this is PCIE3 limited and would run at PCIE3x8 if you did!
Yesterday 11:24 PM
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mswillis5Yesterday 11:24 PM
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Quote from echowave :
Amazon never did partial refund. I am pretty sure you need to return it then repurchase it.

Good luck.
I got a $25 amazon credit. Not worth the extra $7 to return replace for me.

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Yesterday 11:33 PM
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DunjonYesterday 11:33 PM
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This is a good replacement for Ryzen 1000 and 2000
Yesterday 11:46 PM
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SplendidStove200Yesterday 11:46 PM
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This has a way better memory controller than 5600 but less cache, and can reach 5600's stock performance with a beefy memory overclock, don't try that with B350 though, won't go past 3400. Best aida latency I was able to get with B350 is 68ns, the ceiling on later am4 mobos seems to be high 40s, way better than 5600's. Some stutters you get on memory OC'd 5500 will be unavoidable because of not enough cache, just like how some stutters on 5600 will be unavoidable because the latency is too high, and the memory speed is too slow, which one is better for you just depends on what game you play. This is cheaper, but then if you're losing money on samsung b-die that's inflated in price due to not being made anymore, or getting a newer AM4 mobo, you're not really "saving", just get the 5600 when the price for that drops.
Yesterday 11:50 PM
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ScrewAttack101Yesterday 11:50 PM
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So amazon just did this to match Micro Center price i suppose. Just no way to beat Bezos
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HansGruberYesterday 11:56 PM
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Quote from SplendidStove200 :
This has a way better memory controller than 5600 but less cache, and can reach 5600's stock performance with a beefy memory overclock, don't try that with B350 though, won't go past 3400. Best aida latency I was able to get with B350 is 68ns, the ceiling on later am4 mobos seems to be high 40s, way better than 5600's. Some stutters you get on memory OC'd 5500 will be unavoidable because of not enough cache, just like how some stutters on 5600 will be unavoidable because the latency is too high, and the memory speed is too slow, which one is better for you just depends on what game you play. This is cheaper, but then if you're losing money on samsung b-die that's inflated in price due to not being made anymore, or getting a newer AM4 mobo, you're not really "saving", just get the 5600 when the price for that drops.
I think you are confusing the 5500 with the Zen 2 3600. The 5500 is not a better CPU than the 5600 or 5600x. The L3 cache on the 5600 is double that of the 5500. 32mb vs 16mb for the 5500. This makes a big difference when gaming.
Today 12:06 AM
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SplendidStove200Today 12:06 AM
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Quote from HansGruber :

I think you are confusing the 5500 with the Zen 2 3600. The 5500 is not a better CPU than the 5600 or 5600x. The L3 cache on the 5600 is double that of the 5500. 32mb vs 16mb for the 5500. This makes a big difference when gaming.
I said 5500 has a better memory controller but less cache. 3600's aida latency tops out in high 60s with 3733 memory speed on b-die if you get lucky enough on your memory controller and infinity fabric overclock, 5500's in high 40s (lower ns is better) with 5000s on good bdie. Look at overclock forum posts on both. 5500 has a better memory controller than both 3600 and 5600, and it's monolithic.
Today 12:49 AM
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HansGruberToday 12:49 AM
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Quote from SplendidStove200 :
I said 5500 has a better memory controller but less cache. 3600's aida latency tops out in high 60s with 3733 memory speed on b-die if you get lucky enough on your memory controller and infinity fabric overclock, 5500's in high 40s (lower ns is better) with 5000s on good bdie. Look at overclock forum posts on both. 5500 has a better memory controller than both 3600 and 5600, and it's monolithic.
Nobody that knows AMD processors would believe a word of what you said. The Zen 2 3600 can run memory at 3600mhz or 3800mhz all day. The 5600 is a 5600x if you OC it. The 5600 can run memory 3800mhz with any timings of your choosing.

Most people believe 3600mhz DDR4 memory speed is all you need. I think 3800mhz is where you want your memory speed at.
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FeistyNose3055Today 12:53 AM
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Quote from smartdeals :
i paid 200 usd for 3600 cup years ago...
Very expense cup...

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FeistyNose3055Today 12:53 AM
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Quote from StunSeed :
Of course, right after I buy the Ryzen 4500, they put the 5500 on sale for basically the same price.
I had a hunch it was coming so I bought the 4500 but opted for longer delivery time. Just cancelled and bought this

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