Ryzen 5 5500

General Information

Core specifications including model name, series, manufacturer, and market segment. This section provides essential identification details for the processor model.

Cpu NameRyzen 5 5500
Market segmentDesktop processor
DesignerAMD
ManufacturerTSMC
Release date4 April 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$159

Performance & Rankings

Processor evaluation across various parameters, including position in performance rankings, user popularity, and price-to-performance ratio metrics.

Place in the ranking683
Place by popularity1
Cost-effectiveness evaluation52.46
Power efficiency17.75

Architecture & Manufacturing

Technical specifications including architecture codename, manufacturing process, die size, and transistor count that define the processor's technological foundation.

Architecture codenameCezanne (2021−2024)
Chip lithography7 nm
Die size180 mm2
Number of transistors10,700 million
64 bit support+

Cores & Threads

Information about physical and logical cores that determine the processor's capabilities for parallel computing and multitasking performance.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads12
Number of CPUs in a configuration1

Clock Speeds

Operating frequencies including base and boost clock speeds that directly affect the processor's performance and execution speed.

Base clock speed3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz
Unlocked multiplier+

Cache Memory

Fast access memory capacity across different levels that significantly impacts data access speed and overall processor performance.

L1 cache64K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)
L3 cache16 MB

Power & Thermal Characteristics

Heat output and energy consumption information, critical for selecting appropriate cooling systems and power supplies.

Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °C

Memory Support

Specifications for supported RAM, including types, maximum capacity, and bandwidth capabilities.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200

Interfaces & Expansion

Information about available interfaces for connecting peripheral devices and expansion capabilities.

SocketAM4
PCIe version3

Technologies & Instructions

Special instruction sets and technologies that extend the processor's capabilities for specific tasks and performance optimization.

AES-NI+
AVX+
Precision Boost 2+
AMD-V+