AMD · Ryzen 5 · 2026 · AM4
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500F is a desktop processor with 6 cores, released in 2026 at an MSRP of $99. It is part of the Ryzen 5 lineup, using the Ryzen 5000 platform, and fits the AM4 socket. Internally, it is built on the "Zen 3" architecture. Thanks to AMD Simultaneous Multi-Threading (SMT), each core can handle two instruction streams simultaneously, yielding a total of 12 threads for improved parallelism. The Ryzen 5 5500F has a base clock of 3 GHz and can boost up to 4.4 GHz depending on workload and thermal headroom. AMD manufactures the "Zen 3" silicon on a 7nm process node. The multiplier is unlocked, making overclocking straightforward. This processor supports DDR4 memory. ECC memory is also supported, important for mission-critical workloads. With a TDP of 65W, the Ryzen 5 5500F is an efficient chip suitable for modest cooling solutions. This processor has no integrated graphics — a discrete GPU is required. The cache hierarchy consists of 64KB/core of L1, 3MB of L2, and 16MB of L3 cache.
A newly-released Vermeer (Zen 3) budget SKU extending the AM4 platform a decade after its original 2016 debut, aimed at builders upgrading an existing AM4 system without a full platform rebuild. Requires a discrete GPU, as the "F" suffix indicates.
| Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| Family | Ryzen 5 |
| Series | Ryzen 5000 |
| Architecture | Zen 3 |
| Type | Desktop |
| Launch year | 2026 |
| Cores | 6 |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base clock | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64KB/core |
| L2 cache | 3MB |
| L3 cache | 16MB |
| TDP | 65W |
| Socket | AM4 |
| Process | 7nm |
| Memory type | DDR4 |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| Chipsets | X570, B550, X470, B450, A520, X370, B350, A320 |
| Launch MSRP | $99 |
| Part number | 100-100001905BOX |