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AMD Ryzen 5 5500
#66 of 68 processors on the index. Entry: Fine for light work; games need modest settings.
See price on Amazon US$89 on Amazon US, Oct 24, read by ScoutPrices from the listing this button opens.
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Spec score
53.7 points per $100
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Specifications
| Architecture | Zen 3 |
|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 |
| Base / boost clock | 3.6 / 4.2 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 65 / 88 W |
| Memory | DDR4 |
| Built-in graphics | No |
| Cooler in the box | Yes |
| Gaming index | 47 |
| Multi-core index | 24 |
| Single-core index | 60 |
| On sale since | 2022 |
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- Intel Core Ultra 5 22564 points, $160
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600G44 points, $404
- AMD Ryzen 5 560048 points, $153
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600X49 points, $159
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