AMD Ryzen 5 5500
The current AMD Ryzen 5 5500 price from retailers, its key specifications, and how it performs for each job.
AMD · CPU
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Trade-offs: Not the pick if Productivity is your main use
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What does it cost today, and is that a good price?
Market confidence: LowPrice is in line with the representative market level for this model.
Prices & availability
AMD Ryzen 5 5500: current price and offers
Compare the offers we track for this model, across variants and retailers.
2 tracked offers · 2 retailers
| Variant | Store | Condition | Price (snapshot) | Value · Balanced | Checked | Offer link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Amazon | New | Check on Amazon | 84 | 2026-10-29 | View offer → |
| AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Newegg | New | CAD 125 | 84 | 2026-10-29 | View offer → |
| AMD Ryzen 5 5500Multiple variants available | Amazon Affiliate | Varies | Find on Amazon | Not tracked | No price snapshot | Find on Amazon → |
Prices are dated snapshots, not live quotes — confirm the final price at the store. New, refurbished and used offers are listed separately; used offers carry warranty and seller risk.
Performance and where it ranks
Two different questions, side by side. Performance compares what the hardware can do; Value compares what that capability costs at today’s price. A product can rank high on one and low on the other — that gap is the point.
Performance Balanced
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#134 of 232 graded processors
- #131 IntelIntel Core i9-10900F 12
- #132 IntelIntel Core i5-11600K 11
- #133 IntelIntel Core i5-11600KF 11
- #134 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5500 11
- #135 IntelIntel Core i9-10900 11
- #136 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5500GT 11
- #137 IntelIntel Core i5-12400 11
Value Balanced
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#6 of 232 currently priced processors
- #3 IntelIntel Core Ultra 5 225F 95
- #4 IntelIntel Core Ultra 5 245KF 86
- #5 IntelIntel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus 84
- #6 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5500 84
- #7 AMDRyzen 5 9600X 84
- #8 IntelIntel Core Ultra 5 245K 83
- #9 IntelIntel Core i3-14100F 80
Performance Gaming
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#122 of 232 graded processors
- #119 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 8400F 60
- #120 IntelIntel Core i5-11500 59
- #121 IntelIntel Core i5-11400 59
- #122 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5500 59
- #123 IntelIntel Core i9-10900K 58
- #124 IntelIntel Core i9-10900KF 58
- #125 AMDAMD Ryzen 7 3700X 58
Value Gaming
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#46 of 232 currently priced processors
- #43 AMDAMD Ryzen 9 7900 61
- #44 IntelIntel Core i7-14700K 61
- #45 IntelIntel Core Ultra 9 285 61
- #46 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5500 60
- #47 IntelIntel Core i7-14700F 60
- #48 AMDAMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 60
- #49 IntelIntel Core i5-14400 59
Performance Productivity
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#134 of 232 graded processors
- #131 IntelIntel Core i9-10900F 12
- #132 IntelIntel Core i5-11600K 11
- #133 IntelIntel Core i5-11600KF 11
- #134 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5500 11
- #135 IntelIntel Core i9-10900 11
- #136 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5500GT 11
- #137 IntelIntel Core i5-12400 11
Value Productivity
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#102 of 232 currently priced processors
- #99 AMDAMD Ryzen 7 5800X 9
- #100 AMDAMD Ryzen 7 5700G 9
- #101 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5600GT 8
- #102 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5500 8
- #103 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5600 8
- #104 IntelIntel Core i7-11700K 8
- #105 IntelIntel Core i7-11700KF 8
Performance Performance per Watt
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#67 of 232 graded processors
- #64 IntelIntel Core i9-13900KF 42
- #65 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5600GT 42
- #66 AMDAMD Ryzen 9 7900X 41
- #67 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5500 40
- #68 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5500GT 40
- #69 IntelIntel Core i9-14900F 39
- #70 IntelIntel Core i5-14600K 39
Value Performance per Watt
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#23 of 232 currently priced processors
- #20 AMDAMD Ryzen 9 9900X 64
- #21 AMDAMD Ryzen 7 5700 64
- #22 IntelIntel Core Ultra 5 245KF 61
- #23 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5500 61
- #24 IntelIntel Core Ultra 5 245K 61
- #25 AMDAMD Ryzen 9 5900XT 61
- #26 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5600 61
These ladders follow the preset scenario shown above. Your own weights re-score this product, not the whole field.
What it is good for
| Scenario | this productCapability grade · Value at current price | Higher capability |
|---|---|---|
| Balanced (all-round)Weighted all-round view | GradeNo grade Value84 | — |
| GamingScenario capability | GradeB Value60 | Higher capability Intel Core i3-14100F C 78 +8% capability |
| ProductivityScenario capability | GradeD Value8 | — |
| Performance per WattScenario capability | GradeC Value61 | — |
Balanced has no letter: it is a weighting preset, not a capability rubric. A grade answers “how well does this handle that job?” — price is never part of it. Relative Value puts the current market price back in.
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Trade-offs
Works well if
- Gaming is your main prioritygraded B for Gaming on the same rubric as the tier list
- Today's price already clears the strong-value markCAD 134 is where Relative Value reaches 80 with Balanced priorities, in the 2026-10-24–2026-10-29 offer frame
- Nothing in this budget scores better with Balanced prioritiesNo eligible model within a 10% price premium has higher Value with Balanced priorities. Check on Amazon.
Consider other options if
- Not the pick if Productivity is your main useit grades only D there
Works well if
- Gaming is your main prioritygraded B for Gaming on the same rubric as the tier list
- Nothing in this budget scores better for GamingNo eligible model within a 10% price premium has higher Value for Gaming. Check on Amazon.
Consider other options if
- You want strong value for Gaming specificallyCAD 40 is where Relative Value reaches 80 for Gaming, in the 2026-10-24–2026-10-29 offer frame
- Not the pick if Productivity is your main useit grades only D there
- You are buying for Gaming and want no asterisksthe rubric caps this grade: gaming index estimated from single-thread speed, cache and x3d — not a measured game benchmark for this exact chip
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Works well if
- Productivity is not actually your main job — Gaming isit grades D for Productivity, but B for Gaming
Consider other options if
- Not the pick if Productivity is your main useit grades only D there
- You want strong value for Productivity specificallycompeting products deliver so much more for Productivity per dollar that no price this model realistically trades at reaches the strong-value mark for this job
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Works well if
- Performance per Watt is not actually your main job — Gaming isit grades C for Performance per Watt, but B for Gaming
Consider other options if
- Not the pick if Performance per Watt is your main useit grades only C there
- You want strong value for Performance per Watt specificallyCAD 33 is where Relative Value reaches 80 for Performance per Watt, in the 2026-10-24–2026-10-29 offer frame
Every line states the fact it was derived from, for the scenario selected above. Thresholds are calculated points on our value curve — information about where the maths turns, not instructions about what to pay.
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Capability differences are expressed as tiers and index points, not as benchmark percentages we did not measure.
Specifications and compatibility
What this product is, and what to check before it goes into your build.
Core / Performance
- Cores
- 6
- Threads
- 12
- Performance cores
- 6
- Efficiency cores
- 0
- Base clock
- 3600 MHz
- Boost clock
- 4200 MHz
Power / Interface
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Core / Performance
- L2 cache
- 3 MB
- L3 cache
- 16 MB
- Unlocked multiplier
- Yes
Warranty & release
- Warranty
- 2 years
- Release year
- 2022
Hover any value to see where it came from: a manufacturer specification, or a figure The Comparator calculated.
Sources: Comparator offer frame 2026-10-24–2026-10-29
What to check in your build
AM4 required
Your motherboard must use socket AM4. A different socket does not fit — this is a physical constraint, not a preference.
Board BIOS must list this model
A matching socket is necessary but not sufficient — check the vendor CPU support list.
DDR4 memory
This processor takes DDR4. Memory of another generation does not fit the slots, even on a board with the right socket.
Cooler rated for 88 W or more
No cooler is included. Your cooler must be rated for at least 88 W on socket AM4.
Discrete GPU required
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Compatibility guidance is practical help, not a score. Missing data is shown as unknown, never invented.
Summary
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 offers a balanced view across an all-round mix of priorities. It ranks #134 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 542. The main limitation appears when Productivity becomes the priority, where it grades D.
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 offers B-grade capability for Gaming. It ranks #122 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 542. The main limitation appears when Productivity becomes the priority, where it grades D.
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 offers D-grade capability for Productivity. It ranks #134 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 542. The D grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 offers C-grade capability for Performance per Watt. It ranks #67 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 542. The C grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
FAQ
Why does Relative Value change when I choose another scenario?
Each scenario changes the weights applied to capability, price and the other published factors. The hardware facts stay fixed, but the value question changes, so its score and rank can change too.
Why can Amazon appear without a tracked price?
Amazon listing snapshots can participate in Value while fresh. We show Check on Amazon instead of its price; confirm the current price and availability at the store. When no current listing snapshot exists, Amazon is a search link only.
Useful links & sources
offer frame 2026-10-24–2026-10-29 · formula cpu-value-v1.4 · facts facts-2026-10-29 · Relative Value is an estimate from our current dataset, the selected weights and dated market prices — not an official product rating and not a price forecast. Target prices are calculation thresholds, not predictions. Methodology We are not a shop. Affiliate links may earn us a commission; they never change the calculations or the ranking.