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Ryzen 5 5500 — 100-100000457BOX
A six-core AM4 upgrade for a DDR4 system when PCIe 3.0 and no integrated graphics are acceptable.
Verified model · 100-100000457BOX
Reference: Identified modelCores / threads: 6 / 12Clock: 3.6 GHz base · up to 4.2 GHz boostSocket: AM4Memory: DDR4-3200Interface: PCIe 3.0
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Top 100 rank 6 · exact model 100-100000457BOX. The specifications published here come from the manufacturer sheet linked below.
Other uses
- A DDR4 platform where replacing board and memory is undesirable
Additional checks
- Socket match alone does not guarantee BIOS support
WHAT I LIKE
- Six Zen 3 cores and twelve threads
- 65 W default TDP and boxed Wraith Stealth cooler
- Unlocked multiplier on an established AM4 platform
WHAT GIVES ME PAUSE
- PCIe 3.0 rather than PCIe 4.0
- No integrated graphics; a discrete GPU is required
- Socket match alone does not guarantee BIOS support
HOW I WOULD CHOOSE
The right product is the one that solves your actual problem.
Choose Ryzen 5 5500 to extend a compatible AM4/DDR4 system at controlled cost. Compare Ryzen 5 5600 when PCIe 4.0 and its larger cache are relevant to the complete build.
FAQ
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Does Ryzen 5 5500 have integrated graphics?
No. AMD lists discrete graphics as required.
Does it support PCIe 4.0?
No. AMD lists PCIe 3.0 for this processor.
Is the cooler included?
The boxed 100-100000457BOX version includes a Wraith Stealth cooler.
Specification source: official manufacturer sheet · MPN 100-100000457BOX
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