Ryzen 5 5500

Ryzen 5 5500 Specifications

The Ryzen 5 5500 is built on the Zen 3 Cezanne architecture and manufactured using the 7 nm process. It is compatible with the AM4 socket and supports DDR4 memory with speeds of up to 3200 MT/s. This processor features 6 performance cores operating at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz , and includes 12 threads. It also comes equipped with 3 MB of L2 cache and 16 MB of L3 cache.

This CPU has a low base TDP of 65 W and a maximum TDP of 88 W. Stock CPU coolers are generally adequate as long as overclocking is not applied. It is a good fit for compact systems where heat dissipation is a concern.

This CPU does not include integrated graphics. A discrete graphics card is required for display output.

Ryzen 5 5500 Application Performance and Gaming Benchmark Analysis

Application Performance

Ryzen 5 5500 is a budget CPU, achieving a relative application performance score of 29.06% of the best possible desktop CPU performance. Suitable for light multitasking such as web browsing, coding, and media consumption. Putting heavy workloads on these CPUs can lead to system freezes or unresponsive behavior over prolonged periods.

In terms of productivity value, Ryzen 5 5500 offers excellent performance per dollar, achieving 111.1% efficiency relative to the best possible CPU in the application performance-per-price category. It is an excellent choice for cost-effective computing.

Gaming Performance

Ryzen 5 5500 is a budget gaming CPU, achieving a relative gaming performance score at 1080p resolution of 49.12% compared to the best possible desktop CPU gaming performance. It is best suited for use with entry-level graphics cards, where CPU limitations have a reduced impact on overall system performance.

For gamers, Ryzen 5 5500 offers exceptional value, scoring 103.6% in gaming performance per dollar. It's ideal for budget-conscious gamers looking to pair this CPU with a cost-effective graphics card without significantly sacrificing performance.