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Ryzen 5 5500
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500 — Benchmarks & Specs

6 cores12 threads65W TDP$159 MSRP2022
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Bottom line: how fast is the Ryzen 5 5500?

In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 19,255–19,278 pts, across two PassMark results (PassMark CPU benchmark listing, PassMark CPU benchmark listing). Across all its cores it scores 10,386–10,710 points in Cinebench R23 multi, across three published results (CGDirector, PCSpecs.io, GadgetVersus CPU benchmark listing).

Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

Amazon listing: $89.95

*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-21. Price and availability subject to change.

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The Ryzen 5 5500 is a processor from the Zen 3 family released in 2022 from AMD. Key on-paper specs include 6 cores / 12 threads, boost clock of 4.2 GHz, 65W TDP. It launched with a $159 MSRP, though street prices typically diverge meaningfully from launch pricing — see the linked product cards below for current listings. Data on this page draws on 18 synthetic benchmark results (top 10 shown), 15 game frame-rate results (top 14 shown), compiled from TechSpot, Gamers Nexus, NoobFeed, PassMark, GadgetVersus, CGDirector, Geekbench Browser, HardwareDB, HowManyFPS, PCSpecs.io; each table row links to its source. Read this page when shopping the Ryzen 5 5500, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K or synthetic benchmark scores).

Gaming Performance (reported FPS)

Average and 1% low frame rates by game, resolution, and quality preset. Bars are scaled against the fastest result on this page.

Gaming frame rates for the Ryzen 5 5500 by game, resolution, and quality preset. Rows from aggregator sites are estimates, not measured runs, dated by when SpecPicks fetched them. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. A CPU’s frame rate depends on the graphics card it was tested with, named in the Test GPU column when the source records it. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Test GPU Source
Counter-Strike 2 1080p High 151 fps 90 fps Not recorded HowManyFPS 2026-08-20
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered 1080p Medium 124 fps 84 fps Not recorded TechSpot 2025-12-28
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Medium 123 fps — Not recorded Gamers Nexus 2025-09-22
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 123 fps — Not recorded Gamers Nexus 2025-09
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 1080p Medium 122 fps — Not recorded TechSpot 2025-12-28
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty 1080p Medium 116 fps — Not recorded TechSpot 2025-12-28
Starfield 1080p High 99 fps — Not recorded Gamers Nexus 2025-09
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p — 90 fps — Not recorded TechSpot 2026-10-19
Starfield 1080p Low 88 fps — Not recorded Gamers Nexus 2025-09-22
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 1080p Medium 71 fps 60 fps Not recorded TechSpot 2025-12-28
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p — 68 fps 43 fps Not recorded NoobFeed 2026-05-18
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Ultra 68 fps 43 fps Not recorded NoobFeed 2026-05-18
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p — 68 fps 43 fps Not recorded NoobFeed 2026-05-18
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 68 fps 43 fps Not recorded NoobFeed 2026-05-18

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

Synthetic benchmark scores for the Ryzen 5 5500 — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from. A benchmark listed more than once is separate published results, shown as published rather than averaged.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 19,278 pts PassMark retrieved 2026-04-23
PassMark CPU Mark 19,255 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-06-14
Cinebench R23 multi 10,710 points CGDirector 2024-01-09
Cinebench R23 multi 10,412 points PCSpecs.io 2022-04
Cinebench R23 multi 10,386 points GadgetVersus retrieved 2026-06-14
Geekbench 6 multi 8,220 points Geekbench Browser retrieved 2026-06-14Same result reported by NanoReview
Geekbench 6 multi 7,745 points GadgetVersus retrieved 2026-08-24
Geekbench 6 multi 7,653 points HardwareDB retrieved 2026-07-15
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 3,062 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-10-19
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 3,060 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-07-15

Products Featuring the Ryzen 5 5500

Systems with the Ryzen 5 5500

Laptops and desktops that ship with the Ryzen 5 5500 — whole systems, listed separately from the part itself.

Full Specifications

PCIeGen 3
Cores6
TDP65 W
MarketDesktop
SocketAMD Socket AM4
Threads12
CodenameCezanne
Process7 nm
L3 cache16 MB
Spec sourceTechPowerUp CPU Database
Transistors10700 million
Base clock3.6 GHz
Memory supportDDR4
Boost clock4.2 GHz
Memory rated speed3200 MT/s
Integrated graphicsNo

Ryzen 5 5500 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ryzen 5 5500 best used for?
Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core Zen 3-family processor. Mainstream desktops and gaming builds are the typical workloads.
When was the Ryzen 5 5500 released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Ryzen 5 5500 launched in 2022 at a $159 MSRP. Street prices drift from launch pricing over a product's life, so check the current listing before buying.
Where do the Ryzen 5 5500 benchmark numbers come from?
Each benchmark row on this page names its source (public benchmark databases such as TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench and Cinebench, and community reports such as r/LocalLLaMA threads) and links to it, so every number can be checked against the original.
How many cores does the Ryzen 5 5500 have, and how does it benchmark?
Ryzen 5 5500 has 6 cores and 12 threads. Synthetic benchmark results (PassMark CPU Mark, Cinebench, Geekbench) are in the Synthetic Benchmarks section.
Where can I buy the Ryzen 5 5500?
Amazon listings for the Ryzen 5 5500 are linked at the top of this page and in the Products Featuring the Ryzen 5 5500 section. SpecPicks earns a small affiliate commission on qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to the buyer.

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