Cores
6
Threads
12
Boost
4.0 GHz
L3 cache
96 MB
TDP
105W
Socket
AM4
Performance breakdown
Gaming12
Productivity11
Single-core12
Multi-core25
Power efficiency12
Lab scores
Performance score12
Cores6
Threads12
Boost clock (GHz)4.0 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p26 fps
1440p21 fps
4K14 fps
Full specifications
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.0 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.0 GHz
- L1 cache
- 384 KB
- L2 cache
- 3 MB
- L3 cache
- 96 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4
- Base power (TDP)
- 105W
- PCIe
- PCIe 4.0
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Fans love the huge gaming boost from the 3D V-Cache on a budget, making older AM4 builds feel new. The main complaint is that it runs hot and needs a good cooler, plus it's slower for heavy productivity work.
Pros
- Giant L3 cache speeds up games
- Stays cool on stock cooling
- Works in older AM4 motherboards
- Great value for high-FPS gaming
Cons
- No official US release confirmed
- Older AM4 platform limits upgrades
- Struggles in productivity and multitasking
Verdict
Our verdict on the Ryzen 5 5500X3D
The Ryzen 5 5500X3D is an AM4 CPU with 3D V-Cache that trades top clock speeds for massive game cache.
Get it if you want maximum gaming performance on a budget AM4 build, especially for simulation and strategy titles. Skip it if you need fast productivity work or plan to upgrade to AM5 anytime soon.
Buy it if…
- Buy it if you're on a tight AM4 budget and want top gaming frames.
- Buy it if you're upgrading an older Ryzen without changing your motherboard.
- Buy it if you need a fast, affordable CPU for a pure gaming rig.
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