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Ryzen 5 5500 — Benchmarks & Specs

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The Ryzen 5 5500 is a processor from the Zen 3 family from AMD. Data on this page draws on 5 synthetic benchmark 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).

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.

PassMark CPU Mark via PassMark
19,278 pts
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core via NanoReview
8,220 pts
Geekbench 6 Single-Core via NanoReview
1,961 pts
Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core via NanoReview
588 pts
Cinebench 2024 Single-Core via NanoReview
82 pts

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Ryzen 5 5500 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ryzen 5 5500 best used for?
Ryzen 5 5500 is a 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?
Release year and launch MSRP aren't on file for Ryzen 5 5500. Current pricing is visible on the linked Amazon product cards below.
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?
Amazon listings are linked at the top of this page (in the hero CTA) and in the "Products Featuring this Hardware" section below. SpecPicks earns a small affiliate commission on qualifying purchases.

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