Ryzen 5 5500

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen 5 5500

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Ryzen 5 5500 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,823 Rank: 312
Rank Name Score Visual
308 Core i7-7820X 5,843
+0.3%
309 AMD Ryzen 5 1600X 5,838
+0.3%
310 Xeon Gold 6210U 5,835
+0.2%
311 Xeon Gold 6212U 5,826
+0.1%
312 Ryzen 5 5500 5,823
313 Core i7-10700F 5,821
+-0%
314 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U 5,821
+-0%
315 Ryzen 7 6800U 5,819
-0.1%
316 Ryzen 7 7735U 5,819
-0.1%
317 Core i7-7700K 5,815
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Ryzen 5 5500 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,548 Rank: 378
Rank Name Score Visual
374 Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE 5,562
+0.3%
375 Ryzen 5 5600 5,556
+0.1%
376 Xeon Gold 6138 5,552
+0.1%
377 Core Ultra 7 165U 5,551
+0.1%
378 Ryzen 5 5500 5,548
379 Xeon Gold 6144 5,547
+-0%
380 Core i7-8700K 5,544
-0.1%
381 Xeon W-3235 5,543
-0.1%
382 Xeon E5-2673 v4 5,542
-0.1%
383 Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 5,542
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Ryzen 5 5500 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

6,007 Rank: 266
Rank Name Score Visual
262 AMD Ryzen 7 1700X 6,020
+0.2%
263 Xeon E-2334 6,020
+0.2%
264 Xeon W-3175X 6,019
+0.2%
265 Core i3-7300 6,012
+0.1%
266 Ryzen 5 5500 6,007
267 Ryzen 7 4700G 6,005
+-0%
268 Intel Core i7-4770R 5,999
-0.1%
269 Core i7-7820X 5,998
-0.1%
270 Xeon Gold 5416S 5,998
-0.1%
271 Xeon Gold 6426Y 5,997
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Ryzen 5 5500 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,045 Rank: 356
Rank Name Score Visual
352 Core i9-9900K 5,051
+0.1%
353 Ryzen 5 7540U 5,048
+0.1%
354 Core Ultra 5 135U 5,047
+0%
355 Xeon E-2288G 5,045
+0%
356 Ryzen 5 5500 5,045
357 Xeon E-2278G 5,044
+-0%
358 Ryzen 7 7730U 5,044
+-0%
359 Xeon Silver 4214 5,042
-0.1%
360 Xeon E5-4627 v4 5,042
-0.1%
361 Xeon E-2386G 5,041
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Ryzen 5 5500 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,177 Rank: 330
Rank Name Score Visual
326 Ryzen 7 2700 5,187
+0.2%
327 EPYC 7232P 5,185
+0.2%
328 Core i7-10700KF 5,185
+0.2%
329 Core i9-10900E 5,185
+0.2%
330 Ryzen 5 5500 5,177
331 Xeon Gold 5315Y 5,177
+0%
332 Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 5,176
+-0%
333 Core i9-9900K 5,172
-0.1%
334 Core i9-9900KF 5,171
-0.1%
335 Xeon W-1350P 5,171
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Ryzen 5 5500 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,076 Rank: 353
Rank Name Score Visual
349 Core i7-6900K 5,081
+0.1%
350 Ryzen 5 5600G 5,080
+0.1%
351 Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 5,079
+0.1%
352 Core i7-9700KF 5,078
+0%
353 Ryzen 5 5500 5,076
354 Xeon W-1350P 5,076
+0%
355 Ryzen 7 5800H 5,075
+-0%
356 Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE 5,074
+-0%
357 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U 5,074
+-0%
358 Xeon W-2135 5,068
-0.2%

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Ryzen 5 5500 Details

As of March 2026, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 remains a compelling mid-range desktop processor, offering a strong balance of single-core and multi-core performance for mainstream users. While released in April 2022, it still holds its ground in the competitive landscape, particularly for budget-conscious builders who prioritize value over cutting-edge performance. The Ryzen 5 5500 is built on AMD's Zen 3 architecture, fabricated on a 7 nm process by TSMC, and features a 6-core, 12-thread configuration enabled by Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT). This allows the processor to handle a wide range of tasks efficiently, from productivity workloads to light gaming and content creation.

The Ryzen 5 5500 operates at a base frequency of 3.6 GHz and can boost up to 4.2 GHz, depending on the workload, delivering robust single-threaded performance. It includes 16 MB of L3 cache, which enhances data access speed and contributes to improved performance in both gaming and general computing. With a 65 W TDP, the processor maintains a low power footprint, making it suitable for compact builds and systems with modest cooling solutions. It supports DDR4-3200 memory across a dual-channel interface and is compatible with Socket AM4 motherboards, ensuring broad compatibility with existing platforms.

In terms of real-world performance, the Ryzen 5 5500 achieves an overall PassMark score of 5823, placing it at #312 among 2060 processors. It scores 6007 in single-core performance, ranking #266, which positions it ahead of several high-end Intel Core i7 and i9 models from previous generations. Its multicore score of 5548 places it at #378, demonstrating solid scaling across multiple threads, though it falls behind modern high-end processors like the Ryzen 9 7950X or Intel Core Ultra 9 series. The processor is competitive with the Ryzen 5 5600 and Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE, but lags behind newer models in both single-core and multicore performance.

The Ryzen 5 5500 supports a wide range of modern technologies, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and AMD-V virtualization, which enhance performance in encryption, multimedia, and virtualization tasks. However, it lacks integrated graphics, meaning a discrete GPU is required for display output. Despite its age, the processor continues to deliver reliable performance for everyday computing, streaming, and light gaming when paired with a capable graphics card. It remains a cost-effective choice for entry-level to mid-range desktop systems.
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Ryzen 5 5500
Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base Frequency: 3600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 36x (unlocked)
Core Name: Cezanne
Socket: Socket AM4
Package: µOPGA-1331
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.488 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-3200 MHz Dual-channel

Physical Specifications

Process: 7 nm
Die Area: 180 mm²
Manufacturer: TSMC

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES F16C SMEP SSE4a SHA AMD-V SMT XFR 2
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