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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£110
  • Avg. price in US: ~$130
  • PassMark benchmark result: 19016
  • N. of physical cores: 6
  • CPU boost clock speed: 4.4 GHz

AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

6.3

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

6.0

Technical Score

10.0%

9.6

User score

Good
6.0

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

5.4

Performance

18.0%

6.1

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

6.9

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.4

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.6

Platform

1.0%

7.3

Integrated Graphics

Good
9.6

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

9.4

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.7
(421)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

Exceptional
  • 5.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    5.4

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    5.9

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    5.8

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    3.3

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    2.6

    N. of physical cores

  • 3.6
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    4.1

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    2.6

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    4.0

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    3.3

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop APU based on the 7nm Zen 3 architecture, designed for the budget-friendly AM4 socket. It features a base clock of 3.6 GHz with a max boost up to 4.4 GHz, 16 MB of L3 cache, and a 65W TDP. Its main advantage is the integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics (clocked at 1900 MHz), which allows for entry-level 1080p gaming and home office productivity without a dedicated graphics card. Additional pros include an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, the inclusion of an AMD Wraith Stealth cooler, and high power efficiency. However, it is limited to the older PCIe 3.0 standard rather than PCIe 4.0, has half the L3 cache of higher-tier 5000 series processors, and faces strong competition from the slightly faster Ryzen 5 5600GT or 5600G.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

5.4

Performance

18.0%

6.1

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

6.9

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.4

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.6

Platform

1.0%

7.3

Integrated Graphics

6.0
AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a technical score of 5.98 points, which is higher than that of 63.4% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

9.4

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.7
(421)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

9.6
AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a user score of 9.58 points, which is higher than that of 96.7% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
10
AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 88.3% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

6.3

Overall score

40.0%

9.9

Price

7.4
AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.4 points, which is higher than 82.4% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

AMD
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

desktop
AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 56% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

AM4
AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT uses the AM4 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 76.3% of processors and equal to that of 9.7% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

X570, B550, A520, X470, B450, X370, B350, A320
AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT supports X570, B550, A520, X470, B450, X370, B350, A320 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 73.8% of processors and equal to that of 4.5% of processors.
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

6
AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has 6 CPU cores, which is more than 49.9% of processors and equal to 13.4% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

12
AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT offers 12 CPU threads, which is more than 55.1% of processors and equal to 14.1% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

4.4 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT reaches a boost clock of 4.4 GHz which is higher than that of 51.2% of processors and equal to that of 5.1% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

6 x 3.6 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a base clock of 6x3.6 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

7 nm
AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT uses a 7 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 71.5% of processors and equal to that of 10.9% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

TSMC 7 nm
AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT is built on the TSMC 7 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 56.7% of processors and equal to that of 9.4% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

16 MB
AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has an L3 cache of 16 MB which is larger than that of 64.2% of processors and equal to that of 12.7% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

3 MB
AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has an L2 cache of 3 MB which is larger than that of 50.2% of processors and equal to that of 4.4% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

384 KB
AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has an L1 cache of 384 KB which is larger than that of 45% of processors and equal to that of 15.8% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR4
AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT supports DDR DDR4, which is newer than that of 26.3% of processors and equal to that of 31.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

3,200 MHz
AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT supports memory speeds up to 3,200 MHz, which is higher than that of 51.5% of processors and equal to 8.3% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR4-3200 MHz
AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-3,200 MHz, which is higher than that of 51.1% of processors and equal to 8.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

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Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

128 GB
AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 61.9% of processors and equal to 21.4% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

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AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT includes integrated graphics. 87.6% include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Radeon Vega 7
AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT uses the Radeon Vega 7 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 70.7% and equal to that in 2.1%.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

7
AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has 7 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 81.3% of processors and equal to 2.4% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

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Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode)
AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 71% of processors and equal to 0.6% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

65 W
AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a TDP of 65 W which is higher than that of 70% of processors and equal to that of 16.1% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

65 W
AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a base power of 65 W which is higher than that of 70.3% of processors and equal to that of 16.4% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

88 W
AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a boost power of 88 W which is higher than that of 57.6% of processors and equal to that of 6.3% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT supports configurable TDP. 52.9% support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 45-65 W
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT vs the average processor

  • Unlocked for overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Has an unlocked CPU multiplier, which makes manual CPU overclocking much easier on supported platforms.
    When it matters: When you plan to push clock speeds beyond stock settings instead of leaving the processor completely at default behavior.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
  • 8 more PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (24 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    20 usable lanes
    What it is: The number of PCIe lanes provided directly by the processor.
    When it matters: When you connect fast GPUs, SSDs, or expansion cards.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=20

    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (24 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.24 vs 16
  • Includes stock cooler
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
    What it is: A stock CPU cooler is included in the box with the processor.
    When it matters: When total build cost matters and you need to know whether separate cooling must be bought right away.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • 55.8% more L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2.7 MB/core vs 1,714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1,714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2.7 MB/core vs 1,714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1,714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.2.67 MB/core vs 1,714 MB/core
  • 38.6% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,039 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,039 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.2,039 vs 1,471
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Allows memory speeds beyond official stock settings through manual tuning or profile-based overclocking.
    When it matters: When you want to push RAM performance higher than stock support allows, especially in enthusiast or gaming builds.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • 70.7% higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (8,182 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (8,182 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.8,182 vs 4,793
  • 80.5% higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (19,016 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (19,016 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.19,016 vs 10,532.5
  • Modern CPU socket
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP2).
  • 4 year/s newer release date
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a newer release date than the average processor (2024 vs 2020).
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
  • 38.6% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,039 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 70.7% higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (8,182 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 80.5% higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (19,016 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 22.9% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,052 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 4 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has more CPU threads than the average processor (12 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 55.8% more L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2.7 MB/core vs 1,714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1,714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 41.7% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a lower process node than the average processor (7 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Cezanne vs Kaby Lake).
  • 2x larger L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (16 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 7 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 2.16x more transistors
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has more transistors than the average processor (10.7 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • 8 more PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (24 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • 2x more memory capacity
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • Includes stock cooler
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.

Total
Overall
Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Power & Thermal
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 70.8% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (7 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • 44.4% higher base power
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a higher base power draw than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 44.4% higher TDP
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a higher TDP than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
  • 37.5% higher boost power
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (88 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
  • 44.4% higher base power
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a higher base power draw than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
    When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <30 W

    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a higher base power draw than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.65 W vs 45 W
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    What it is: The highest safe operating junction temperature before the CPU starts throttling or protecting itself.
    When it matters: When you tune cooling or monitor thermals under load.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=100 °C

    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.95 °C vs 100 °C
  • 44.4% higher TDP
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a higher TDP than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
    When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <30 W

    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a higher TDP than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.65 W vs 45 W
  • 37.5% higher boost power
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (88 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
    When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <50 W

    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (88 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.88 W vs 64 W
  • 70.8% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (7 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
    When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=24

    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (7 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.7 vs 24
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
    What it is: The kind of TPM security support associated with the processor or its platform.
    When it matters: When operating-system requirements, device encryption, enterprise security, or platform trust features matter.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
    What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
    When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT?

  • Integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics allow for gaming and office use without a dedicated GPU.
  • Excellent performance-to-price ratio for budget-friendly builds.
  • Low power consumption and runs cool, even with the included Wraith Stealth stock cooler.
  • Compatible with affordable, widely available AM4 motherboards (may require BIOS update).
  • Provides a smooth experience for multitasking, office automation, and media streaming.
  • Capable of running popular titles like Fortnite and Minecraft at playable frame rates on lower settings.
  • Significant upgrade path for users coming from older Zen or Zen+ APUs like the Ryzen 3 2200G/2400G.

What customers dislike about AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT?

  • Limited to PCIe 3.0, which may bottleneck newer high-end GPUs or NVMe SSDs.
  • Lower L3 cache (16MB) compared to more powerful Zen 3 chips like the Ryzen 5 5600.
  • Performance in demanding games trails behind slightly more expensive CPUs.
  • May require a BIOS update on older motherboards to be recognized, potentially causing 'black screen' issues until updated.
  • Often viewed as a 'niche' product that is easily surpassed by the Ryzen 5 5600 for users who already own a discrete graphics card.

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Q1 2024 (Updated March 2026)
AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT - CPU Benchmarks (PassMark Performance Test)

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT is a budget-focused 6-core/12-thread APU on the Zen 3 architecture, utilizing the AM4 socket with a 3.6 GHz base clock and integrated Radeon graphics. It serves as a modern, efficient entry-level option (65W TDP) with a PassMark score of approximately 18,982, ideal for budget systems needing 1080p e-sports capability. The processor includes a Wraith Stealth...Read more

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05/12/2024
Arctic Senza Review: Performance and Verdict (Ryzen 5 5500GT Benchmarks in a Passive Cooling Scenario)

The Arctic Senza 5700G is a specialized, completely passively cooled under-desk mini PC that uses its chassis as a heatsink to eliminate fan noise, based on analysis from Club386. It features an AMD Ryzen 7 5700G, 32GB RAM, and 1TB SSD, offering a robust, silent solution for offices and light gaming without thermal throttling under normal loads. While providing superior quietness...Read more

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computerbase.de
05/12/2024
Arctic Senza Under-Desk PC Review: Testing a complete system featuring the Ryzen 5 5500GT

The Arctic Senza is an innovative, fanless mini-PC designed for under-desk mounting to create a silent workspace, featuring a chassis that acts as a passive heatsink with four heat pipes. It is powered by AMD Ryzen 5000G APUs, offering 16GB or 32GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a separate front-panel I/O box for easy access. While offering total silence and good thermals (under 75°C), the...Read more

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ldlc.com
01/01/2026
AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT (3.6 GHz / 4.4 GHz) - Processor

The MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI is an ATX motherboard designed for the AMD AM5 platform, offering a robust 14 phase VRM with 80A smart power stages for stable performance, even with high-end Ryzen 9 processors. It features a stealthy industrial design with extensive heatsinks and an integrated I/O shield, aiming for a balance of premium features and mid-range pricing. Key strengths...Read more

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tweakers.net
19/08/2024
AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT (Boxed) - dirkjesdirk - Product reviews

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT serves as a budget-friendly (~€100) upgrade for older AM4 platforms, offering significant performance gains for general and CPU-heavy tasks over older processors like the Ryzen 2400G. It notably enables official Windows 11 support for systems with motherboards dating back to 2017. The processor delivers performance roughly equivalent to the older Ryzen 5...Read more

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tweakers.net
05/09/2024
Best Budget Processor - CPU Best Buy Guide

The September 2024 Tweakers review highlights the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 (Tray) as the top budget-friendly CPU, citing its excellent balance of gaming and productivity performance. While offering strong efficiency and longevity on the AM5 platform, the chip's primary drawback is the lack of a bundled cooler for the Tray version. For tighter budgets, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is recommended as...Read more

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tweakers.net
09/05/2025
Intel Core Ultra 5 225F and 235 Quick Test (Including Ryzen 5 5500GT benchmarks)

The Notebookcheck review of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F and 235 (Arrow Lake) highlights an extreme focus on power efficiency, resulting in low power consumption (65W base TDP) and easy cooling, but at the cost of significantly reduced performance. These mid-range processors excel in power efficiency and included NPU capabilities, making them ideal for quiet, compact systems....Read more

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tweakers.net
05/05/2025
The best budget processor - Best Buy Guide

According to the March 2026 Tweakers Best Buy Guide, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is top pick for budget builders, offering strong six-core Zen 3 performance and affordable AM4 platform compatibility. Its main drawback is the lack of integrated graphics, requiring a dedicated GPU. Alternatively, the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G is recommended for its powerful iGPU and modern Zen 4/AM5 platform, though...Read more

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