AMD - Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.2 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 PCI Express 3.0 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

Best Buy SKU 6510779 · Processors · last checked 2026-10-20

AMD - Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core - 12 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.2 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 PCI Express 3.0 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Black

Designed for socket AM4 motherboards using the powerful Zen 3 architecture, the 7nm 5th generation Ryzen processor offers significantly improved performance compared to its predecessor. With a base clock speed of 3.6 GHz and a max boost clock speed of 4.2 GHz in addition to 16MB of L3 Cache, the Ryzen 5 5500 is built to deliver the power needed to smoothly handle tasks ranging from content creation to immersive gaming experiences. You can boost performance further by overclocking this unlocked processor. Other features include support for PCIe Gen 3 technology and 3200 MHz DDR4 RAM with compatible motherboards. This processor has a 65W TDP (Thermal Design Power) and includes a Wraith Stealth cooling solution. Please note that it does not have an integrated GPU, so a dedicated graphics card is required.

Price and availability

RetailerPriceOnlineIn store
Best Buy$109.00In stockOut of stock

Price history

2 price changes recorded in the last 90 days. Lowest: $109.00. Highest: $159.00.

DateRetailerFromTo
Oct 1, 2026Best Buy$159.00$109.00
Sep 27, 2026Best Buy$103.00$159.00

Restock history

Last restock: Sep 22, 2026 at Best Buy (online). 2 restocks in the last 30 days (2 online, 0 in store).

DateRetailerChannelPriceStates
Sep 22, 2026Best Buyonline$103.00
Sep 22, 2026Best Buyonline$103.00
Sep 4, 2026Best Buyonline$103.00

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