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Ryzen 5 5500U
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Ryzen 5 5500U — Benchmarks & Specs

The Ryzen 5 5500U is a processor from the Zen 3 family from AMD. Data on this page draws on 8 synthetic benchmark results, aggregated from public benchmark databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench) and the LocalLLaMA community. Read this page when shopping the Ryzen 5 5500U, 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
12,675 CPU Mark
PassMark CPU Mark via PassMark Software
12,649 points
Cinebench R23 multi via NotebookCheck
7,209 points
Cinebench R23 multi via Notebookcheck
7,186 pts
Geekbench 6 multi via Geekbench Browser
6,005 points
Geekbench 6 single via Geekbench Browser
1,526 points
Cinebench R23 single via NotebookCheck
1,172 points
Cinebench R23 single via Notebookcheck
1,172 pts

Ryzen 5 5500U — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ryzen 5 5500U best used for?
Ryzen 5 5500U 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 5500U released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Release year and launch MSRP aren't on file for Ryzen 5 5500U. 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 5500U compare to its predecessor?
Compare Ryzen 5 5500U 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 5500U?
Active Amazon listings aren't on file for this exact SKU yet. See the linked benchmark sources and the Compare tool for adjacent parts that may be in stock — and check the /benchmarks index for the latest curated picks in this category.

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