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product_id: 725222853
title: "AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with Wraith Stealth Cooler 3.6GHz 6 Core / 12 Thread 19MB 65W100-10000457BOX Silver"
brand: "amd"
price: "R3286"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/725222853-amd-ryzen-5-5500-with-wraith-stealth-cooler-3-6ghz
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 6 cores / 12 threads powerhouse Boost clock up to 4.2 GHz Efficient 65W TDP with Wraith Stealth Cooler AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with Wraith Stealth Cooler 3.6GHz 6 Core / 12 Thread 19MB 65W100-10000457BOX Silver

**Brand:** amd
**Price:** R3286
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Power your productivity and play with Ryzen 5 5500 — where speed meets cool efficiency!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with Wraith Stealth Cooler 3.6GHz 6 Core / 12 Thread 19MB 65W100-10000457BOX Silver by amd
- **How much does it cost?** R3286 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/725222853-amd-ryzen-5-5500-with-wraith-stealth-cooler-3-6ghz)

## Best For

- amd enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted amd brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Cool & Quiet:** 65W TDP paired with the Wraith Stealth Cooler keeps your system running cool under pressure.
- • **1440P Gaming Ready:** Optimized for high-performance gaming at 1440P resolution without breaking the bank.
- • **Turbocharged Speed:** Base 3.6 GHz with turbo boost up to 4.2 GHz for lightning-fast responsiveness.
- • **Multitasking Master:** 6 cores and 12 threads deliver seamless productivity and gaming performance.
- • **Future-Proof Compatibility:** AM4 socket ensures easy upgrade path with broad motherboard support.

## Overview

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor built on a 7nm process, featuring a base clock of 3.6 GHz and turbo boost up to 4.2 GHz. With a 19MB cache and a power-efficient 65W TDP, it includes the Wraith Stealth Cooler for quiet, effective thermal management. Compatible with AM4 motherboards, it’s ideal for multitasking, 1440P gaming, and compact builds requiring reliable performance.

## Description

Core: 6 Threads: 12 Socket: AM4 TDP: 65W Cache: 19MB Clock: 3.6 GHz TurboCore Clock: 4.2 GHz. [Process] 7 nm

Review: 動画視聴、ネットゲームをやる分にはCPUの温度も上がらず問題無く使用出来ています。
Review: ITXデスクトップでビジネス用 小さな筐体に安いグラボを積んで組み合わせるときにお勧め。 ゲーム用ではないけれど、軽いグラフィック性能が必要な時の強い味方！安いしねｗ おすすめです

## Features

- AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Desktop Processor
- Compatible with AM4 motherboard
- TDP (thermal design power): 65 W
- High performance model ideal for 1440P gaming

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09VCJ171S |
| Amazon Bestseller | #24,591 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #42 in Computer CPU Processors |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Batteries | 1 AAAA batteries required. |
| Brand | AMD |
| Color | Silver |
| Computer Memory Type | DIMM |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (9,545) |
| Date First Available | April 15, 2022 |
| Item Weight | 430 g |
| Item dimensions W x H | 40 x 40 x 6 mm |
| Item model number | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 |
| Lithium Battery Energy Content | 1 Milliampere Hour (mAh) |
| Lithium Battery Packaging | Batteries packed with equipment |
| Lithium Battery Weight | 1 Grams |
| Manufacturer | AMD |
| Nombre de cellules Lithium-Métal | 1 |
| Number Of Lithium Ion Cells | 1 |
| Processor Brand | AMD |
| Processor Count | 6 |
| Processor Socket | Socket AM4 |
| Processor Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| Processor Type | Ryzen 5 |
| Product Dimensions | 4 x 4 x 0.6 cm; 430.91 g |
| RAM Size | 1 GB |
| Wattage | 65 W |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** AMD
- **CPU Manufacturer:** AMD
- **CPU Model:** Ryzen 5
- **CPU Socket:** Socket AM4
- **CPU Speed:** 3.6 GHz

## Images

![AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with Wraith Stealth Cooler 3.6GHz 6 Core / 12 Thread 19MB 65W100-10000457BOX Silver - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21IvFWse1BL.jpg)
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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does it come with thermal past pre applied?**
A: Yes.  The heatsink comes with pre-applied thermal compound.

**Q: Porque se demora tanto en envío?**
A: No sé en realidad, el mio tardo casi un mes en llegar, puede ser por la demanda, al ser un buen procesador y estar tan bajo precio

**Q: Does ryzen 5 5500 works with os windows 10? in amd official page just says 8.1 and 11, but no mention of 10. does anyone use this on w10?**
A: Im using it with windows 11 np 
Its a very strong cpu

**Q: viene con refrigeración incluida**
A: Si trae disipador de estock

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by ナ***ん on December 8, 2025*

動画視聴、ネットゲームをやる分にはCPUの温度も上がらず問題無く使用出来ています。

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by K***ー on October 25, 2025*

ITXデスクトップでビジネス用 小さな筐体に安いグラボを積んで組み合わせるときにお勧め。 ゲーム用ではないけれど、軽いグラフィック性能が必要な時の強い味方！安いしねｗ おすすめです

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by か***る on January 18, 2026*

コスパだけを考えたらマジで一番あり！だがPCのアプリ起動はまじで遅い友達がインテルのi5だが起動から始まるまで3倍くらい遅い感じ！だが安さを考えたらマジであり！遅いだけで起動はできるし動く！カネが無いなら買っておけ！

## Frequently Bought Together

- AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
- ARCTIC MX-4 (4 g) - Premium Performance Thermal Paste for All Processors (CPU, GPU - PC), Very high Thermal Conductivity, Long Durability, Safe Application, Non-Conductive
- CORSAIR VENGEANCE LPX DDR4 RAM 32GB (2x16GB) 3200MHz CL16-20-20-38 1.35V Intel AMD Desktop Computer Memory - Black (CMK32GX4M2E3200C16)

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*Last updated: 2026-02-10*