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Micro Center AMD 5500 Processor with Gigabyte A520M S2H MATX Motherboard
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Micro Center AMD 5500 Processor with Gigabyte A520M S2H MATX Motherboard

Bottom line: The INLAND Micro Center AMD 5500 Processor is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the processors category, priced around $209.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 16:14 UTC. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Backed by INLAND's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Desktop Processors, 6 Cores and 12 processing threads, ,4.2GHz Max Boost, TDP 65W, unlocked for overclocking, 19 MB cache, DDR4, Wraith Stealth Cooler Included, None Integrated Graphics Can deliver smooth 100+ FPS performance in the world's most popular games, discrete graphics card required, for the advanced Socket AM4 platform Gigabyte A520M S2H Motherboard, Micro ATX Form Factor, AMD Socket AM4, Dual Channel Memory DDR4 up to 64GB, 1x PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 Slot, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s, Support for Windows 11/10 64-bit, AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/ Ryzen 4000 G-Series and Ryzen 3000 and Ryzen…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored INLAND Micro Center AMD 5500 Processor using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the processors category. INLAND's processors lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for processors of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Video review

INLAND Micro Center AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Bundle: The Best Budget Gaming Processor and Motherboard — Gadget Doodles on YouTube

Key Features

  • AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Desktop Processors, 6 Cores and 12 processing threads, ,4.2GHz Max Boost, TDP 65W, unlocked for overclocking, 19 MB cache, DDR4, Wraith Stealth Cooler Included, None Integrated Graphics
  • Can deliver smooth 100+ FPS performance in the world's most popular games, discrete graphics card required, for the advanced Socket AM4 platform
  • Gigabyte A520M S2H Motherboard, Micro ATX Form Factor, AMD Socket AM4, Dual Channel Memory DDR4 up to 64GB, 1x PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 Slot, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s, Support for Windows 11/10 64-bit, AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/ Ryzen 4000 G-Series and Ryzen 3000 and Ryzen 3000 G-Series Processors
  • Dual Channel ECC/ Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 2 DIMMs;/ 4+3 Phases Pure Digital VRM Solution with Low RDS(on) MOSFETs;/ Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 Connector;/ GIGABYTE Exclusive 8118 Gaming LAN with Bandwidth Management
  • HDMI, DVI-D, D-sub Ports for Multiple Display;/ RGB FUSION 2.0 Supports Addressable LED & RGB LED Strips;/ Smart Fan 5 Features Multiple Temperature Sensors , Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP;/ Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS without Installing the CPU, Memory and Graphics Card;/ Anti-Sulfur Resistors Design

Full Specifications

BrandINLAND
ColorAMD Ryzen 5 5500 + Gigabyte A520M S2H Micro ATX
Model5500GGA520MS2H
UnitCount1
ManufacturerMICRO CENTER

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