Ryzen 5 5500U

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen 5 5500U

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

5,229 Rank: 679
Rank Name Score Visual
675 Xeon E5-2667 v4 5,235
+0.1%
676 Core i5-4690 5,234
+0.1%
677 Core i7-4960X 5,233
+0.1%
678 Core i7-4770T 5,229
+0%
679 Ryzen 5 5500U 5,229
680 Ryzen 3 4300U 5,227
+-0%
681 Core i7-7820EQ 5,226
-0.1%
682 Core i5-4690K 5,226
-0.1%
683 Core i3-9100 5,225
-0.1%
684 Core i3-7100T 5,225
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

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

5,085 Rank: 574
Rank Name Score Visual
570 Core i5-8500 5,092
+0.1%
571 Core i5-1135G7 5,091
+0.1%
572 Xeon Gold 6244 5,086
+0%
573 Xeon E5-2623 v4 5,086
+0%
574 Ryzen 5 5500U 5,085
575 Core i3-8350K 5,084
+-0%
576 Ryzen 5 4600HS 5,084
+-0%
577 Core i7 X 000 5,083
+-0%
578 Core i5-6600K 5,080
-0.1%
579 Core i7-3970X 5,080
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

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

5,325 Rank: 707
Rank Name Score Visual
703 Pentium Gold G5400 5,337
+0.2%
704 Pentium G4600 5,335
+0.2%
705 Core i7-4900MQ 5,333
+0.2%
706 EPYC 7282 5,329
+0.1%
707 Ryzen 5 5500U 5,325
708 Core i3-4330 5,321
-0.1%
709 Pentium G4620 5,320
-0.1%
710 Xeon E3-1535M v6 5,318
-0.1%
711 Xeon E3-1535M V5 5,318
-0.1%
712 Core i7-4600M 5,315
-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 5500U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,831 Rank: 499
Rank Name Score Visual
495 Xeon D-1557 4,833
+0%
496 Ryzen 3 5300G 4,833
+0%
497 Core i7-8700B 4,832
+0%
498 Xeon E5-2630L v4 4,832
+0%
499 Ryzen 5 5500U 4,831
500 Xeon E-2186M 4,829
+-0%
501 Xeon E-2126G 4,829
+-0%
502 Ryzen 3 3300X 4,829
+-0%
503 Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE 4,829
+-0%
504 Xeon E5-2630 v3 4,826
-0.1%

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Data Processing

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

4,959 Rank: 449
Rank Name Score Visual
445 Xeon E5-2667 v2 4,963
+0.1%
446 Xeon E5-2667 v4 4,961
+0%
447 Xeon W-2135 4,960
+0%
448 Core i7-9700K 4,959
+0%
449 Ryzen 5 5500U 4,959
450 Xeon E5-2670 v2 4,956
-0.1%
451 Core i5-10500 4,955
-0.1%
452 Core i7-9700KF 4,954
-0.1%
453 Xeon E5-2648L v4 4,952
-0.1%
454 Xeon E-2186G 4,949
-0.2%

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Physics & Compute

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

4,821 Rank: 546
Rank Name Score Visual
542 Xeon E-2144G 4,824
+0.1%
543 Core i7-7700K 4,822
+0%
544 Core i5-9400T 4,821
+0%
545 Xeon E5-2670 v2 4,821
+0%
546 Ryzen 5 5500U 4,821
547 Core i7-4960X 4,820
+-0%
548 Ryzen 5 4500U 4,820
+-0%
549 Xeon E-2234 4,819
+-0%
550 Xeon E5-2608L v4 4,817
-0.1%
551 Core i5-10400T 4,816
-0.1%

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Ryzen 5 5500U Details

The Ryzen 5 5500U stands out from its predecessors by offering a refined balance of efficiency and performance within AMD's mobile lineup. While it shares the Zen 2 architecture and Lucienne core design with earlier Ryzen 5 mobile processors, it distinguishes itself through enhanced integrated graphics and improved power efficiency. Launched in early 2021, this processor is now approaching five years of service, which is notable given its continued relevance in lightweight laptops and ultraportables. As of March 2026, it remains a capable option for everyday computing, though it has been surpassed by newer generations in both raw performance and feature set.

Designed by AMD and fabricated on a 7 nm process node by TSMC, the Ryzen 5 5500U is built for mobile devices and operates within a 15 W TDP, making it ideal for thin and light systems. It features six cores and twelve threads, enabled by Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), which allows it to handle multitasking and content creation workloads more effectively. The processor runs at a base frequency of 2.1 GHz and can boost up to 4.0 GHz under sustained load, delivering a responsive user experience. With 8 MB of L3 cache and support for dual-channel DDR4-3200 memory, it provides a solid foundation for productivity and light gaming.

The Ryzen 5 5500U is equipped with Radeon Graphics 448SP, a mid-tier integrated GPU that supports modern graphics APIs and can handle 1080p gaming at moderate settings. It includes four display outputs and benefits from AMD's unified memory architecture, allowing the GPU to leverage system memory efficiently. The chip supports a range of instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and AMD-V, making it suitable for virtualization, encryption, and scientific applications. It also includes hardware virtualization support, which enhances the performance of virtual machines.

In benchmark testing, the Ryzen 5 5500U achieves an overall score of 5229, ranking #678 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core performance scores 5325, placing it at #707, while its multicore score of 5085 lands it at #574. These results indicate that the processor excels in single-threaded applications, where its high clock speeds deliver strong performance, but it lags behind in multi-threaded tasks due to its limited core count and older architecture. It outperforms several older Intel Core i3 and i5 models but trails behind modern Ryzen 5 and Core i7 processors in both single and multicore performance.

When compared to the top 50 processors in the Passmark rankings, the Ryzen 5 5500U falls well below the current leaders. It ranks #499 in number crunching, #448 in data processing, and #544 in physics compute—indicating that while it remains competitive for basic tasks, it is no longer suitable for high-end workloads. Its performance is comparable to mid-range mobile processors from the same era, such as the Ryzen 5 4600HS and Core i5-1135G7, but it is outpaced by newer models with higher core counts and more advanced architectures.

In conclusion, the Ryzen 5 5500U is best suited for users seeking a reliable, power-efficient processor for general computing, web browsing, and light multimedia tasks. While it is no longer a top-tier option, its longevity and efficiency make it a practical choice for budget laptops and older systems. For users requiring more power, newer Ryzen 5 and Core i7 processors are now the better alternatives.
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500U

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Ryzen 5 5500U
Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base Frequency: 2100 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 21x (locked)
Core Name: Lucienne
Socket: Socket FP6
Package: FP6
Target Segment: Mobile
TDP: 15 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.488 MiB
L3 Cache: 7.629 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-3200 MHz Dual-channel

Physical Specifications

Process: 7 nm
Die Area: 156 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
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