Ryzen 5 5500: specs and comparison

Performance score

Ryzen 5 5500 2022, $159 · 6/12 cores/threads, 65 W

30.13

Single-core	40.31
Multi-core	22.17

Ryzen 5 5500 scores 30.13 out of 100 by our estimate and ranks #306 of 532 CPUs in our database.

The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.

Real tests

What the test measures

Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.

CPU rendering (Blender)

Ryzen 5 5500

139

faster than 62% of tested · runs: 97

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Description

Ryzen 5 5500 is a desktop AMD processor based on the Zen 3 (Cezanne) architecture, released on 2022-04-04, launch price $159. It has 6 cores and 12 threads running at 3.6–4.2 GHz, 16 MB of L3 cache and the 7 nm process. It fits the AM4 socket, has a 65 W TDP and supports DDR4-3200 memory.

Overview

Score (0–100)	30.13
Ranking position	306
Price/performance (0–100)	68
Power efficiency (0–100)	24.22
Type	Desktop
Manufacturer	AMD
Architecture	Zen 3 (Cezanne)
Release date	2022-04-04
Launch price	$159

Specifications

Cores	6
Threads	12
Base clock	3.6 GHz
Boost clock	4.2 GHz
L2 cache	3 MB
L3 cache	16 MB
Process node	7 nm
Unlocked multiplier	yes
Integrated graphics	no
NPU (AI accelerator)	no

Compatibility

Socket	AM4
TDP	65 W
Max temperature	90 °C

Memory and PCI Express

Memory type	DDR4-3200
Memory channels	2
Max memory	128 GB
PCI Express version	3.0
PCIe lanes	16

Games

Ryzen 5 5500 meets 99% of minimum and 82% of recommended requirements of the games in our database (compared with the models named in official requirements).

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