AMD Desktop processor RYZEN 5 5500F AM4 BOX DSP0000043147

Features of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500F Processor 3 GHz 19 MB Socket AM4
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500F is a desktop processor from the Ryzen 5000 series, designed for building systems with a good balance of performance, efficiency and multitasking capability. It features 6 cores and 12 threads, a base frequency of 3 GHz and a turbo speed of up to 4.4 GHz, delivering power for gaming, productivity and everyday applications. Manufactured using a 7 nm process and compatible with DDR4 memory, it uses the AM4 socket and includes a cooler. As it does not have integrated graphics, it requires a dedicated graphics card to provide video output.
Performance with 6 cores and 12 threads
Thanks to its 6 cores and 12 processing threads, the Ryzen 5 5500F lets you work with several applications and handle tasks that benefit from multithreaded processing. Its turbo frequency of up to 4.4 GHz provides extra capacity when workloads require it, while its 19 MB of L2 and L3 cache help speed up access to data used by the processor.

Product architecture: AMD Ryzen 5000 Series.
Base frequency: 3 GHz.
Maximum turbo frequency: 4.4 GHz.
Cores and threads: 6 cores and 12 threads.
Cache memory: 19 MB L2 and L3.
64-bit processing.

7 nm manufacturing process and power consumption of 65 W
The processor uses a 7 nm lithography process and has a thermal design power of 65 W TDP, making it suitable for desktop configurations with adequate cooling. In addition, this boxed version includes a cooler, making it easier to assemble the system.

Manufacturing technology: 7 nm.
Thermal design power (TDP): 65 W.
Cooler included: sí.
PRESENTATION: caja.

Up to DDR4 memory 128 GB
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500F supports DDR4-SDRAM memory in a dual-channel configuration, allowing you to take advantage of the bandwidth of two memory channels. It supports a maximum capacity of 128 GB and is compatible with ECC memory, depending on the configuration and motherboard support.

Compatible memory type: DDR4-SDRAM.
Memory channels: dual-channel.
Maximum supported capacity : 128 GB.
ECC compatibility: sí.

AM4 socket and compatibility with AMD motherboards
Thanks to the AM4 socket, this processor can be used with different AMD platforms, whether you are building a new computer or upgrading an existing one. The list of compatible chipsets includes the X570, X470, X370, B550, B450, B350 and A520 series. Before installation, check that the motherboard and its BIOS version support the specific model.

Processor socket: AM4.
Listed compatible chipsets: AMD X570, X470, X370, B550, B450, B350 and A520.
PCI Express interface: version 4.0.
USB version listed: 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2).
Component intended for desktop PCs.

Ready for gaming and virtual reality
Its 6 cores and 12 threads, together with a turbo frequency of 4.4 GHz, make the Ryzen 5 5500F an option for computers designed for gaming and entertainment. It is also listed as ready for virtual reality (VR). This model does not have an integrated graphics adapter, so a dedicated graphics card, which is not included with the processor, must be installed.

Ready for virtual reality (VR): yes.
Integrated graphics adapter: no.
Discrete graphics card included: no.
A dedicated graphics card is required for image output.

Operating system compatibility and advanced instructions
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500F supports 64-bit operating systems, including Windows and compatible Linux distributions. It also incorporates instruction sets such as AMD-V, AES, AVX and SHA, which enable the use of virtualization, encryption and processing features in compatible applications.

64-bit Windows 11.
64-bit Windows 10.
64-bit Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) x86.
64-bit Ubuntu x86.
Supported instructions: AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX 2.0, FMA3, MMX-plus, SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1 and SSE4.2.

Other technical specifications
The processor belongs to the AMD Ryzen 5 family and is intended for the desktop computer segment. Its specifications include the dimensions of the different areas of the chip and the release date listed in the technical data sheet.

MAKER: AMD.
Model: Ryzen 5 5500F.
Generation: AMD Ryzen 5000 Series.
Market segment: escritorio.
Processing die size: 74 mm².
Graphics die and IMC size: 125 mm².
Indicated release date: 09/10/2026.
Packaging type: caja.