AMD RYZEN 5 5500 6-Core 3.6 GHz AM4 CPU

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<p>When you have the world’s most advanced processor architecture for gamers and content creators, the possibilities are endless. Whether you are playing the latest games, designing the next skyscraper, or crunching data, you need a powerful processor that can handle it all—and more. Hands down, the AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series desktop processors set the bar for gamers and artists alike.</p> <p>Whether gaming or creating, AMD Ryzen™ processors offer ultimate performance. AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series processors power the next generation of demanding games, providing one-of-a-kind immersive experiences and dominating any multithreaded task like 3D and video rendering, and software compiling.</p> <p>With great processing power comes bleeding-edge technologies to support it. All AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series processors come with a full suite of technologies designed to elevate your PC’s processing power including Precision Boost 2, Precision Boost Overdrive 3, and PCIe® 4.0.</p> <p>Not only are these processors drop-in ready on 500 series motherboards with a simple BIOS update, but you can also easily tweak and tune your processor with AMD “Zen 3” Core Architecture and AMD StoreMI.</p> <h3>FEATURES:</h3> <ul> <li>Up to 4.2 GHz</li> <li>6 Cores / 12 Threads</li> <li>AM4 Socket</li> <li>Included Wraith Stealth Cooler</li> <li> AMD StoreMI Technology </li> <li> AMD “Zen 3” Core Architecture </li> <li>AMD Ryzen™ VR-Ready Premium</li> </ul> <h3>SPECIFICATIONS:</h3> <ul> <li>CPU Cores: 6</li> <li>Threads: 12</li> <li>Base Clock: 3.6 GHz</li> <li>Max Boost Clock: Up to 4.2 GHz</li> <li>Total L2 Cache: 3MB</li> <li>Total L3 Cache: 16MB</li> <li>Unlocked: Yes</li> <li>CMOS: TSMC 7nm FinFET</li> <li>Package: AM4</li> <li>PCI Express® Version: PCIe 3.0</li> <li>Default TDP / TDP: 65W</li> </ul> <h3>WHAT’S IN THE BOX:</h3> <ul> <li>AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core 3.6 GHz AM4 CPU – Grey x1</li> <li>AMD Wraith Stealth CPU Cooler x1</li> </ul>