Cores
6
Threads
12
Boost
4.4 GHz
L3 cache
16 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
AM4
Performance breakdown
Gaming11
Productivity10
Single-core11
Multi-core25
Power efficiency11
Lab scores
Performance score11
Cores6
Threads12
Boost clock (GHz)4.4 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p24 fps
1440p19 fps
4K13 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.6 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.4 GHz
- L1 cache
- 384 KB
- L2 cache
- 3 MB
- L3 cache
- 16 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- Max temperature
- 95°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 3.0
- Launch price
- $125
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners love the great value and solid performance for everyday tasks and gaming. The main complaint is it lacks PCIe 4.0 support, which limits faster storage.
Pros
- Plays modern games without breaking a sweat
- Handles everyday tasks with zero lag
- Works with your older AM4 motherboard
- Stays cool and quiet under load
Cons
- Lacks PCIe 4.0 support
- No overclocking headroom
- Needs a dedicated GPU
Verdict
Our verdict on the Ryzen 5 5500GT
A sensible AM4 CPU that trades PCIe 4.0 support for integrated graphics, making it a cheap upgrade for old office PCs.
Get it if you're on an old AM4 board and want a cheap upgrade for light gaming and everyday tasks without changing your whole setup. Skip it if you need top-tier gaming speed or plan to use a fast graphics card, as this chip's older design holds it back.
Buy it if…
- You need a cheap AM4 upgrade and don't have a graphics card.
- You build a basic office PC that must play light games.
- You want a new budget build without spending on a discrete GPU.
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