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Ryzen 5 5500
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Ryzen 5 5500 — Benchmarks & Specs

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

At 1080p (High), the Ryzen 5 5500 averages 151 fps in Counter-Strike 2 with a 90 fps 1% low, per HowManyFPS. In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 19,278 pts, per PassMark.

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.

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 Amazon listings. Data on this page draws on 10 synthetic benchmark results, 8 measured game frame-rate results, aggregated from public benchmark databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench) and the LocalLLaMA community. 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, productivity benchmarks, or local LLM inference).

Gaming Performance (measured FPS)

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

Measured gaming frame rates for the Ryzen 5 5500 by game, resolution, and quality preset. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Source
Counter-Strike 2 1080p High 151 fps 90 fps HowManyFPS 2026-06-01
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 123 fps — Gamers Nexus 2025-09-01
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Medium 123 fps — Gamers Nexus 2025-09-22
Starfield 1080p High 99 fps — Gamers Nexus 2025-09-01
Starfield 1080p Low 88 fps — Gamers Nexus 2025-09-22
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 68 fps 43 fps NoobFeed 2026-05-18
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Ultra 68 fps 43 fps NoobFeed 2026-05-18
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p unspecified 68 fps 43 fps 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.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 19,278 pts PassMark 2026-04-22
PassMark CPU Mark 19,255 points PassMark Software 2026-06-13
Cinebench R23 multi 10,710 points CG Director 2024-01-09
Cinebench R23 multi 10,710 points CGDirector 2024-01-09
Cinebench R23 multi 10,412 points PCSpecs.io 2022-04-01
Cinebench R23 multi 10,386 points GadgetVersus 2023-06-01
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core 8,220 pts NanoReview 2026-04-08
Geekbench 6 multi 8,220 points Geekbench Browser 2024-06-01
Geekbench 6 multi 7,745 points GadgetVersus 2023-06-01
Geekbench 6 multi 7,653 points HardwareDB 2024-01-01

Products Featuring the Ryzen 5 5500

Full Specifications

pcieGen 3
cores6
tdp w65
marketDesktop
socketAMD Socket AM4
threads12
codenameCezanne
process nm7
l3 cache mb16
spec sourceTechPowerUp CPU Database
transistors m10700
base clock ghz3.6
memory supportDDR4
boost clock ghz4.2
memory rated speed3200 MT/s
integrated graphicsfalse

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. Use it for mainstream desktops and gaming-focused builds. Check the synthetic benchmark scores below for at-a-glance comparison.
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 diverge from launch pricing over a product's lifetime — check the linked Amazon listings on this page for current availability.
Where do the benchmark numbers on this page come from?
Synthetic benchmarks are scraped from public databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench Browser, Cinebench leaderboards). AI inference numbers come from the LocalLLaMA community (Reddit threads, llama.cpp / Ollama discussion logs, and Phoronix when available). Every benchmark row carries an inline source citation — click through to verify the original number.
How does the Ryzen 5 5500 compare to its predecessor?
Compare Ryzen 5 5500 side-by-side against other processors on the Compare tool below. Synthetic benchmark scores let you place this SKU within its generation; the spec table shows the architectural and process-node differences from one generation to the next.
Where can I buy the Ryzen 5 5500?
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