AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core 12-Thread Desktop Processor - 3.6GHz Base, 4.2GHz Boost - Perfect for Gaming, Streaming & Content Creation

6 Cores. 0 Compromises. One processor that can game as well as it creates.

When you have the world’s most advanced processor architecture for gamers and content creators, the possibilities are endless. Whether you are playing the latest games, designing the next skyscraper, or crunching data, you need a powerful processor that can handle it all—and more. Hands down, the AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series desktop processors set the bar for gamers and artists alike.

The Fastest in the Game

Whether gaming or creating, AMD Ryzen™ processors offer ultimate performance. AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series processors power the next generation of demanding games, providing one of a kind immersive experiences and dominate any multithreaded task like 3D and video rendering, and software compiling.

The Latest Technologies

AMD Ryzen™ processors have all the best features to keep you in the game.

With great processing power comes the bleeding-edge technologies to support. All AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series processors come with a full suite of technologies designed to elevate your PC’s processing power including Precision Boost 2, Precision Boost Overdrive3 and PCIe® 4.0.

Build with Confidence

AMD Ryzen™ processors are easy to configure and easy to customize.

Not only are these processors drop-in ready on 500 series motherboards with a simple BIOS update, you can easily tweak and tune your processor with Ryzen™ Master and AMD StoreMI.

BIOS updates supporting the AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series desktop processors on AMD 400 Series chipsets are expected to be available starting January 2021; exact availability will vary by manufacturer and motherboard model.

7nm “Zen 3” Architecture

The world’s fastest processor core for the world’s fastest gaming processors.

Optimized for Enthusiasts

Pair your AMD Ryzen™ processor with a high-performance cooling system for unparalleled performance.

AMD Ryzen™ Technologies

Elevate your PC’s performance with top-notch performance enhancing features.