AMD Ryzen 5 5500
The current AMD Ryzen 5 5500 price from retailers, its key specifications, and how it performs for each job.
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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: MediumPrice looks competitive: the cheapest verified offer is 18% below the current representative level.
Prices & availability
AMD Ryzen 5 5500: current price and offers
Compare the offers we track for this model, across variants and retailers.
4 tracked offers · 3 retailers
| Variant | Store | Condition | Price (snapshot) | Value · Balanced | Checked | Offer link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Amazon | New | Check on Amazon | 90 | 2026-11-09 | View offer → |
| AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Newegg | New | $94 | 83 | 2026-11-08 | View offer → |
| AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | MemoryC | New | $136 | 57 | 2026-11-09 | View offer → |
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.
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| Variant | Store | Condition | Price (snapshot) | Value · Balanced | Checked | Offer link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Newegg | Used | $71 | 100 | 2026-11-05 | View offer → |
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.
#153 of 270 graded processors
- #150 IntelIntel Core i5-11600K 11
- #151 IntelIntel Core i5-11600KF 11
- #152 IntelIntel Core i9-9900KS 11
- #153 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5500 11
- #154 IntelIntel Core i9-10900 11
- #155 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5500GT 11
- #156 IntelIntel Core i5-12400 11
Value Balanced
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#3 of 270 currently priced processors
- #1 IntelIntel Core i3-8100 100
- #2 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 7500F 94
- #3 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5500 90
- #4 IntelIntel Core Ultra 5 225F 88
- #5 IntelIntel Core i7-6800K 80
- #6 IntelIntel Core i3-14100F 80
- #7 IntelIntel Core Ultra 5 245KF 79
Performance Gaming
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#136 of 270 graded processors
- #133 IntelIntel Core i5-11500 59
- #134 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5600G 59
- #135 IntelIntel Core i5-11400 59
- #136 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5500 59
- #137 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 3600XT 59
- #138 AMDAMD Ryzen 7 3800X 58
- #139 IntelIntel Core i9-10900K 58
Value Gaming
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#7 of 270 currently priced processors
- #4 AMDRyzen 5 9600X 89
- #5 IntelIntel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus 88
- #6 IntelIntel Core Ultra 5 245KF 85
- #7 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5500 85
- #8 IntelIntel Core i3-14100 84
- #9 IntelIntel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus 82
- #10 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 8500G 81
Performance Productivity
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#153 of 270 graded processors
- #150 IntelIntel Core i5-11600K 11
- #151 IntelIntel Core i5-11600KF 11
- #152 IntelIntel Core i9-9900KS 11
- #153 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5500 11
- #154 IntelIntel Core i9-10900 11
- #155 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5500GT 11
- #156 IntelIntel Core i5-12400 11
Value Productivity
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#45 of 270 currently priced processors
- #42 IntelIntel Core i5-13600K 57
- #43 IntelIntel Core i9-14900F 57
- #44 AMDAMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D 57
- #45 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5500 57
- #46 IntelIntel Core i9-12900KF 56
- #47 IntelIntel Core i9-12900KS 56
- #48 IntelIntel Core i7-13700F 56
Performance Performance per Watt
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#78 of 270 graded processors
- #75 AMDAMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 41
- #76 AMDAMD Ryzen 9 7900X 41
- #77 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5600G 41
- #78 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5500 40
- #79 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5500GT 40
- #80 IntelIntel Core i9-14900F 39
- #81 IntelIntel Core i5-14600K 39
Value Performance per Watt
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#1 of 270 currently priced processors
- #1 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5500 100
- #2 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 7500F 96
- #3 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 4500 89
- #4 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 2400G 85
- #5 IntelIntel Core i3-8100 85
- #6 IntelIntel Core i5-6500T 84
- #7 IntelIntel Core i3-14100F 81
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 Value90 | — |
| GamingScenario capability | GradeB Value85 | Higher capability Intel Core i3-14100F C 98 +8% capability |
| ProductivityScenario capability | GradeD Value57 | — |
| Performance per WattScenario capability | GradeC Value100 | — |
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 mark$98 is where Relative Value reaches 80 with Balanced priorities, in the 2026-11-02–2026-11-09 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
- Today's price already clears the strong-value mark$98 is where Relative Value reaches 80 for Gaming, in the 2026-11-02–2026-11-09 offer frame
Consider other options if
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelIntel Core i5-8600K holds Relative Value 39 against its 85 for Gaming, at $79
- 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 specifically$44 is where Relative Value reaches 80 for Productivity, in the 2026-11-02–2026-11-09 offer frame
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
- Today's price already clears the strong-value mark$109 is where Relative Value reaches 80 for Performance per Watt, in the 2026-11-02–2026-11-09 offer frame
Consider other options if
- Not the pick if Performance per Watt is your main useit grades only C there
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.
Similar options to the AMD Ryzen 5 5500
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Chosen for Performance per Watt
Alternatives stay near this product’s price range. Step-up options may exceed the standard budget envelope when the capability gain is meaningful.
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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 2026-11-02–2026-11-09
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 #153 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 #136 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 542. Intel Core i5-8600K currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 offers D-grade capability for Productivity. It ranks #153 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 #78 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
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