The AMD Ryzen 5 5500F is a 6 core, 12 thread desktop processor designed to deliver responsive performance for gaming, multitasking and everyday computing. Built on AMD's Zen 3 architecture for the AM4 platform, it operates at a base clock of 3 GHz and reaches boost frequencies of up to 4.4GHz, with 16MB of L3 cache to support demanding applications. With a 65W default TDP, the Ryzen 5 5500F balances processing performance and power efficiency for mainstream desktop builds. It also includes the AMD Wraith Stealth cooler, a compact stock air cooler designed to provide cooling for the processor at its standard operating settings, offering a convenient out-of-the-box solution without requiring a separate CPU cooler purchase. The processor supports dual channel DDR4 memory at speeds up to 3200MT/s and PCIe 4.0 connectivity for compatible graphics cards and storage devices. As it has no integrated graphics, a discrete graphics card is required for display output. Combining six-core processing, an included Wraith Stealth cooler and AM4 compatibility, the Ryzen 5 5500F is a practical choice for an affordable gaming or everyday desktop PC.
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AMD Ryzen™ 5 5500F
The Entry Level Processor for Everyday Performance
AMD Ryzen™ Processors for Desktops
For incredible gaming, professional-grade productivity, and breakthrough AI experiences.
The Fastest Gaming Processor the World has Ever Seen
AMD Ryzen™ 9000X3D Series processors are here.
Celebrating Ten Years of the AMD Socket AM4 Legacy
With the Return of the AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800X3D
AMD Socket AM4 has set the gold standard for platform longevity, delivering new processor generations, breakthrough technologies, and unforgettable gaming experiences, all without changing your motherboard.
The Fastest Gaming Processors in the World
Only AMD Ryzen processors feature models with exclusive AMD 2nd Gen 3D V-Cache™ technology for a massive gaming performance boost. AMD combines its flagship Ryzen 9000X3D Series processors with up to a colossal 208MB of on-chip memory, paired with the most advanced processor cores you can get in a gaming PC so enthusiasts can harness the power of the ultimate gaming performance. (Testing as of Nov 2024 by AMD Performance Labs using the following game titles tested at 1080p high settings: Black Myth: Wukong, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Hogwarts Legacy, Call of Duty: Black Ops, Starfield, Cyberpunk 2077, Counter Strike 2, Finaly Fantasy XIV, Hitman 3, Warhammer 20,000: Space Marine 2, Watch Dogs: Legion, Far Cry 6, Ashes of the Singularity. Both AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 7 7950X3D systems configured as follows: GIGABYTE X870E AORUS MASTER, 32GB DDR5-6000, Nvidia RTX 4090, KRAKEN X63, Win 11 Pro 26100, VBS ON, SAM/REBAR ON. System manufacturers may vary configurations, yielding different results. GNR-27 )
Play Games Without a Graphics Card
The AMD Ryzen G-Series processors feature best-in-class graphics built-in (Testing as of Dec 2023 by AMD Performance Labs on test systems configured with Ryzen 8700G/8600G/8500G CPUs, integrated Radeon 780M/760M/740M graphics, ASRock B650 Pro RS motherboard, 32GB 6400MHz RAM (2x16GB), Samsung 980 Pro 1TB NVMe, and Windows 11 Pro vs. similarly configured systems with Intel Core i7-14700K processor, integrated Intel UHD 770 graphics, MSI MPG Z690 Carbon motherboard, 32GB 6400MHz RAM (2x16GB), Samsung 980 Pro 1TB NVMe, Windows 11 Pro on the following titles at 1080p, VBS enabled. Dota 2, Final Fantasy 14, Grand Theft Auto V, World of Tanks, F1 2022, Far Cry 6, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Hitman 3, Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, Cyberpunk 2077, Borderlands 3. Additional applications tested include: 3Dmark, PCMark 10 Extended, PassMark 2D, and PassMark 3D. System manufacturers may vary configurations, yielding different results. PXD-06.), so you can play virtually any PC game out there in high definition without the added expense of a graphics card. And if you want to take your gaming to the next level later, you can add a high-performance graphics card whenever you want.
Enabling Creators to Drive the Next Wave of Innovation
Whether you are colour‑grading footage, rendering 3D scenes, or crafting visuals, AMD Ryzen processors can help accelerate every step of the creative process. With premium capabilities like time‑saving PCIe® 5.0 storage support, ultra‑fast Wi‑Fi® 6E (Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.0 availability varies by laptop manufacturer and are system configuration dependent. Check with your laptop manufacturer for compatibility information. GD-149a), AMD EXPO™ technology (Overclocking and/or undervolting AMD processors and memory, including without limitation, altering clock frequencies / multipliers or memory timing / voltage, to operate outside of AMD’s published specifications will void any applicable AMD product warranty, even when enabled via AMD hardware and/or software. This may also void warranties offered by the system manufacturer or retailer. Users assume all risks and liabilities that may arise out of overclocking and/or undervolting AMD processors, including, without limitation, failure of or damage to hardware, reduced system performance and/or data loss, corruption or vulnerability. GD-106), up to 32 processing threads, dedicated video accelerators (Video codec acceleration (including at least the HEVC (H.265), H.264, VP9, and AV1 codecs) is subject to and not operable without inclusion/installation of compatible media players. GD-176), and now, dual AMD 3D V‑Cache™ processors, you can elevate every project and stay fully in your creative flow with AMD Ryzen processors.
AMD Ryzen Processors Power the Next Generation of AI Experiences
For decades AMD has pioneered technology to push the limits of what AI can accomplish, so now you can experience the power of your very own, incredibly advanced Artificial Intelligence technology. (Ryzen™ AI is defined as the combination of a dedicated AI engine, AMD Radeon™ graphics engine, and Ryzen processor cores that enable AI capabilities. OEM and ISV enablement is required, and certain AI features may not yet be optimised for Ryzen AI processors. Ryzen AI is compatible with select AMD Ryzen 7040 and AMD Ryzen 8000G series processors. Please check with your system manufacturer for feature availability prior to purchase. GD-220a) Be ready to usher in the future with new capabilities that only AMD Ryzen can provide. AMD Ryzen is your gateway to breakthrough AI experiences on your PC.
Take the Leap with AM5. Built to Evolve.
Invest in a Platform that Grows with your Needs Over Time.
Your PC platform can be an investment, or a liability. AMD is the only processor manufacturer committed to multi-year socket support, giving you the freedom to start with what fits your build today and upgrade to next-gen performance tomorrow.
The AM5 desktop platform is packed with state-of-the-art technologies including high-speed DDR5 memory, PCIe® 5.0 support, and AMD EXPO one-touch memory overclocking (Overclocking AMD processors, including without limitation, altering clock frequencies / multipliers or memory timing / voltage, to operate beyond their stock specifications will void any applicable AMD product warranty, even when such overclocking is enabled via AMD hardware and/or software. This may also void warranties offered by the system manufacturer or retailer. Users assume all risks and liabilities that may arise out of overclocking AMD processors, including, without limitation, failure of or damage to hardware, reduced system performance and/or data loss, corruption or vulnerability. GD-106). With unmatched compatibility and future-ready features, Ryzen makes it easy to build a system that evolves with you.
Technologies
AMD Ryzen processors come packed with advanced technologies that empower gamers and creators to push performance, efficiency, and customisation to the next level.
Exclusive AMD 3D V-Cache Technology - The Ultimate Gaming Hardware
AMD 3D V-Cache technology delivers a huge game performance advantage with up to 208MB of on-chip memory, available on AMD Ryzen X3D Series processors. (Game testing as of 5 December, 2022, by AMD Performance Labs using the following hardware: AMD Socket AM5 Reference Motherboard with AMD Ryzen™ 9 7950X, Ryzen™ 9 7950X3D and G.Skill DDR5-6000C30 (F5-6000J3038F16GX2-TZ5N) with AMD EXPO™; ALL SYSTEMS configured with NXZT Kraken X63, open air test bench, GeForce 4090, Windows® 11, PCIe® Resizable Base Address Register (“ReBAR”) ON, Virtualisation-Based Security (VBS) OFF. All games tested at 1920x1080 with HIGH in-game preset and the chronologically newest graphics industry API available within the game’s rendering engine (e.g. Vulkan® over OpenGL™, DirectX® 12 over DirectX® 11). Desktop configurations will vary, yielding different results. Games tested: CS:GO, League of Legends, Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, Grand Theft Auto V, Hitman 3 Dubai GPU, Wolfenstein Youngblood (LabX), Hitman 3 Dubai CPU, Cyberpunk 2077, Borderlands 3, DOTA 2, Middle Earth: Shadow of War, F1 2021, Far Cry 6, Final Fantasy XIV, Warhammer: Dawn of War III, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Total War: Three Kingdoms Battle, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, Watchdogs: Legion, Riftbreaker CPU, Red Dead Redemption 2. RPL-035)
AMD "Zen" Core Architecture - The Revolutionary Architecture Behind AMD Ryzen Processors
Built on 4nm process technology, the “Zen 5” architecture of the Ryzen 9000 Series delivers improved performance with better branch prediction, wider pipelines and vectors, and larger out-of-order windows delivering a ~16% single-thread IPC uplift gen-over-gen. (Testing as of May 2024 by AMD Performance labs. "Zen 5" system configured with: Ryzen 9 9950X GIGABYTE X670E AORUS MASTER motherboard, Balanced, DDR5-6000, Radeon RX 7900 XTX, VBS=ON, SAM=ON, KRACKENX63 vs. "Zen 4" system configured with: Ryzen 7 7700X, ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E motherboard, Balanced, DDR5-6000, Radeon RX 7900 XTX, VBS=ON, SAM=ON, KRAKENX62 {Fixed Frequency=4.0 GHz}. Applications tested include: Handbrake, League of Legends, Far Cry 6, Puget Adobe Premiere Pro, 3DMark Physics, Kraken, Blender, Cinebench (n-thread), Geekbench, Octane, Speedometer, and WebXPRT. System manufacturers may vary configurations, yielding different results. GNR-03).
Leadership Efficiency - With Eco-Mode and New Low-Power Models
AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors can deliver up to 49% more performance at the same power level compared to last gen. Use even less power with exclusive Eco-Mode, or choose one of the new low-power 65W models in the lineup. (Testing as of 15 August, 2022, by AMD Performance Labs using the following hardware: AMD AM5 Reference Motherboard with AMD Ryzen™ 9 7950X with G.Skill DDR5-6000C30 (F5-6000J3038F16GX2-TZ5N) with AMD EXPO™ loaded, AMD AM4 Reference Motherboard with AMD Ryzen™ 9 5950X and DDR4-3600C16. ALL SYSTEMS configured with NXZT Kraken X63, open air test bench, Radeon™ RX 6950XT (driver 22.7.1 Optional), Windows® 11 22000.856, AMD Smart Access Memory/PCIe® Resizable Base Address Register (“ReBAR”) ON, Virtualisation-Based Security (VBS) OFF. Processor power measured at the package, performance measured in Cinebench R23 nT score. Results may vary. RPL-014)
Unlocked for Overclocking - Control Your Processing Power
Easily personalise performance by tweaking and tuning your AMD Ryzen processor with one click Precision Boost Overdrive or manually through the robust AMD Ryzen Master utility, and accelerate your gaming with AMD EXPO overclocked memory, now featuring ultra low latency capabilities. (Video codec acceleration (including at least the HEVC (H.265), H.264, VP9, and AV1 codecs) is subject to and not operable without inclusion/installation of compatible media players. GD-176) (Precision Boost Overdrive requires a compatible AMD Ryzen Threadripper, 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processor, or Ryzen 5000 Series processor and a motherboard compatible with one or more of these processors. 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen processors including the Ryzen 3200G processor are not compatible with Precision Boost Overdrive. Because Precision Boost Overdrive enables operation of the processor outside of specifications and in excess of factory settings, use of the feature invalidates the AMD product warranty and may also void warranties offered by the system manufacturer or retailer. GD-135).
Performance
Ryzen 5000 - AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D with AMD 3D V-Cache™ Technology
Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs. Intel Core i9-14900K
Faster Gaming with DDR4-3600 MHz at 1080P High (Testing done by AMD performance labs as of April 2026, on a test system configured with Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU, 8 core, 32 GB DDR4-3600 Memory, Windows 11 Pro, Gigabyte X570 Motherboard, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090, VBS=ON, ReBAR = ON, Carbice Ice Pad, compared against a similarly configured system with Intel Core i9-14900K CPU, 24 core, Gigabyte B760M Motherboard, comparing performance (Best Performance) in the following games: ARC Raiders, Anno 117: Pax Romana, Assassin's Creed Shadows, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Baldur's Gate 3, Battlefield 6, Black Myth: Wukong, Borderlands 4, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Counter-Strike 2, Cyberpunk 2077, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, F1 25, Far Cry 6, Final Fantasy14 Dawntrail (2024), Forza Horizon 5, Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced, HITMAN 3, Hogwarts Legacy, Horizon Zero Dawn, League of Legends, Marvel Rivals, Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, Metro Exodus, Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition, Monster Hunter Wilds, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Sid Meier's Civilisation VII, Star Wars Outlaws, Starfield, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, Total War: WARHAMMER III, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. System manufacturers may vary configurations, yielding different results. R5K-139.)
- Cyberpunk 2077 - AMD Ryzen +26%
- Counter-Strike 2 - AMD Ryzen +22%
- ARC Raiders - AMD Ryzen +9%
- Marvel Rivals - AMD Ryzen +6%
- Black Myth: Wukong - AMD Ryzen +4%
- Intel Core i9-14900K - 100%
Ecosystem
An ecosystem designed to evolve with your needs.
AMD Ryzen Compatible Memory
Find AMD partner memory kits that have been tested by AMD partners at the advertised overclocked profile.
AMD Recommended Processor Coolers
Pair your AMD Ryzen processor with a high-performance cooling system for unparalleled performance.
Partner PCIe® Gen Storage Drives
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AMD Ryzen™ and Radeon™ Game Bundle
Get Onimusha™: Way of the Sword with select AMD Ryzen™ and Radeon™ products.
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