AMD Ryzen 5 5500
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💡 How to pick a processor
What to look for:
- Socket must match your motherboard (AM5 for new AMD, LGA1851 for new Intel)
- Core count and clock speed for performance
- TDP (wattage) affects cooling needs
💰 Budget builds: under $200. Mainstream gaming: $250-$400. Enthusiast: $500+
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AMD0🔥 DEAL -$63
6C/12T
AM4
65W
27%
A
$159
$95.79
2 stores
Specifications
cpuMark19278
UPC730143314121
Model #100-100000457BOX
Cores/Threads6C
Threads12
Base Clock3.6GHz
Boost Clock4.2GHz
TDP65W
SocketAM4
L3 Cache16
iGPUNo
MemoryDDR4
Max RAM128 gigabytes
unlockedtrue
PERFORMANCE
27%
Customer Reviews★★★★★4.2 · 5 reviews
★★★★★Solid budget CPU for an AM4 build
Justin · 2026-05-05 · via bestbuy
★★★★★hard to keep a smile
GeneS · 2025-12-05 · via bestbuy
★★★★★Great Processor
BrianandYass · 2025-12-01 · via bestbuy
★★★★★AMD Ryzen 5 = Happy Girlfriend
AggroAntonio · 2025-11-14 · via bestbuy
★★★★★Good, budget-friendly upgrade!
AlecK · 2025-10-31 · via bestbuy
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VALUE SCORE
A
27.0
Great value
Performance (27%) ÷ Price ($95.79) = 27.0
S ≥28 · A ≥20 · B ≥14 · C ≥8 · D <8
S ≥28 · A ≥20 · B ≥14 · C ≥8 · D <8
FUTURE-PROOFING
⚠️AM4 — end of life, no CPU upgrade path
⚠️DDR4 only — no DDR5 path
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Was $159 → $95.79
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