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INLAND Micro Center AMD 5500 Processor with MSI PRO B550M-VC WiFi Pro 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. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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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
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Micro Center AMD 5500 Processor with MSI PRO B550M-VC WiFi Pro… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis 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.
Key Features
- AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Desktop Processors, AM4 Socket, 6 Cores and 12 processing threads, bundled with the AMD Wraith Stealth cooler, 4.2 GHz Max Boost, unlocked for overclocking, 19 MB cache, DDR4-3200 support
- Can deliver fast 100 plus FPS performance in the world's most popular games, discrete graphics card required,For the advanced Socket AM4 platform
- MSI PRO B550M-VC Motherboard, Micro-ATX Form Factor, Supports AM4 socket, 4x DDR4 memory slots support up to 128GB, PCIe 4.0 support, 4x SATA 6Gb/s, 2x M.2 slots, Type-C, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, Supports AMD Ryzen 5000 & 3000 Series desktop processors
- Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 4400(OC) MHz; Lightning Fast Experience: PCIe 4.0, Lightning Gen4 x4 M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr; Premium Thermal Solution: 7W/mK pad, additional choke thermal pad and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop works
- Powerful Design: Core Boost, Digital PWM IC, 2oz Thickened Copper PCB, Creator Genie, DDR4 Boost; Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality; Dragon Center: A brand new software which integrates all MSI exclusive tools with user friendly user interface
Full Specifications
| Brand | INLAND |
|---|---|
| Weight | 2oz |
| Platform | Windows 10 |
| CPU Model | Ryzen 5 |
| CPU Socket | Socket AM4 |
| Model Name | 5500PROB550MVCWF |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Chipset Type | AMD B550 |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, WiFi |
| Model Number | 5500PROB550MVCWF |
| Chipset Family | AMD B550 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Number of Ports | 6 |
| Total Usb Ports | 13 |
| Processor Socket | Socket AM4 |
| Total PCIe Ports | 4 |
| Total SATA Ports | 8 |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Memory Clock Speed | 4400 MHz |
| Compatible Processors | AMD Ryzen 5000/5000 G/3000 cpu processors |
| Full listing title | Micro Center AMD 5500 Processor with MSI PRO B550M-VC WiFi Pro Motherboard | CPU Motherboard Combo, AM4, DDR4, PCIe 4.0, M.2, Type C, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, Micro ATX |
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