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AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Six Core 4.2GHz (Socket AM4) Processor - Retail
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Six Core 4.2GHz (Socket AM4) Processor - Retail

MPN: 100-100000457BOX

Key specifications

SocketAM4
Cores6
Threads12
Boost clock4.2 GHz
TDP65 W
Integrated graphicsNo
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£79.99GBP
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Additional Information

Model Number
100-100000457BOX
Gtin
0730143314121

Bus Speeds

Fsb Ht Speed
-

Cores & Clocks

Core Count
6 Core
Thread Count
12
Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
Turbo Speed
4.2 GHz
Turbo Speed On 1 Core
-
Unlocked Cpu
No

CPU

Cpu Manufacturer
AMD
Cpu Series
AMD Ryzen 5
Socket
AM4
Cpu Architecture
Zen 3
Cpu Code Name
AMD Cezanne
Cpu Cores
6
Cpu Threads
12
Hyperthreading Multithreading
Yes
Open Multiplier
Yes
Memory Controller
dual channel
Cpu Cooler Included
Yes
Cpu Packaging
boxed / retail

CPU Cache

L1 Cache
-
L2 Cache
-
L3 Cache
-
Smart Prefetch Cache
-

Features

Market Segment
Desktop
Pci Express Slots Version
3.0

Graphics

On Board Graphics Card
No
Discrete Graphics Card
No
On Board Graphics Card Model
Not available
Discrete Graphics Card Model
Not available

Integrated Graphics

Igpu Compute Units
N/A
Igpu Cores Streams
N/A
Igpu Clock
N/A

Lanes & Features

Scalability
1 Socket/Processor ONLY
Pcie Lanes Supported
-

Memory

Memory Compatibility
DDR4

Memory Support

Max Memory Size
-
Max Memory Speed
-
Max Memory Channels
-

Model & Type

Cpu Type
AMD Ryzen™ 5
Cpu Model
5500
Architecture
Zen 3
Manufacturing Process
7 nm
Amd Ryzen Ai
No
Ai Engine Performance
-

Processor

Processor Manufacturer
AMD
Processor Generation
AMD Ryzen 5000 Series
Processor Model
5500
Processor Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
Processor Family
AMD Ryzen™ 5
Processor Cores
6
Socket
Socket AM4
Processor Lithography
7 nm
Processor Threads
12
Processor Operating Modes
64-bit
Processor Boost Frequency
4.2 GHz
Processor Cache
16 MB
Processor Cache Type
L3
Thermal Design Power Tdp
65 W
Box
Yes
Cooler Included
Yes

Processor special features

Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Ht Technology
No

Thermals & Package

Tdp
65W
Thermal Specification
-
Heatsink Cooler Included
Wraith STEALTH Active Fan Air Cooler
Package Type
Retail

Thermal Specifications

Max Tdp
65 W

General

Ecc Memory Support
No
Features Integrated Graphics
No
Integrated Graphics Model Type
N/A

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