AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Processor (6 cores/12 threads, 65W DTP, AM4 socket, 19 MB cache, up to 4.2 GHz max boost, wraith stealth cooler)

I recently built a gaming PC for my son using the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Processor, and it has exceeded our expectations. With 8 cores and 16 threads, this processor delivers outstanding performance for gaming and multitasking. The 65W TDP ensures it runs efficiently without overheating, even during intense gaming sessions.The 36 MB cache and up to 4.6 GHz max boost provide lightning-fast speeds, making gameplay incredibly smooth and responsive. While it doesn't come with a cooler, we paired it with a high-quality aftermarket cooler, and it has worked perfectly.The compatibility of the Ryzen 7 5700X with the AM4 socket made the installation straightforward and hassle-free. Plus, the value for money is exceptional – we're getting high-end performance at a competitive price point.My son has been thrilled with the performance of his new gaming PC. It handles all the latest games with ease and offers excellent frame rates and graphics quality. I highly recommend the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Processor to anyone looking to build a reliable gaming rig.

This is a great price for this CPU, and a serious contender if you're going to be buying a discrete GPU and building your own PC. Ryzen 7 5700X offers great base speeds with lots of cache on 8 cores, and will happily accept some tweaking and overclocking. Some folks have worried about CPU bottlenecking with higher-end GPUs, but this works very well with a 7900XTX, and bottlenecking is only going to be an issue with huge GPU demand and a lot of back-end processes or demand placed on the CPU. Cyberpunk 2077 in 4k at 200fps? Easy. This is a GREAT mid-range CPU, and the L3 cache (one of AMD's cornerstones) is the same as most of the 7000 series Ryzen processors.However, with it not being a flagship model, most lower- and many mid-ranged motherboards may not support the chip straight out of the box. But don't let that deter you..... If you opt for a motherboard like mine (MSI) and face a similar issue - needing to update firmware/BIOS - don't worry. Follow the video guides on YouTube and in manuals and you'll be fine. But remember: format a new, small USB2 drive in FAT32, Google is your friend for this and for checking a partition is MBR (if you're very particular), download the exact version of BIOS required, and rename the file AND extension as directed. If you then boot from a Windows Installation Media drive, you'll get a fresh install of Windows without any bloatware or rootkits from any device manufacturer!Very easy to install - be gentle and cautious (and consider an antistatic wristband), line up the triangles, and don't force anything. Stability is a proven strength, and Ryzen Master is a good monitoring tool; the CPU voltage remains constant after idling for several hours with core temperature peaking at 30°C. Make sure you apply the thermal paste evenly, making sure to avoid leaving a blank spot. Appearance-wise? It's a chip. In an unnecessarily large box.Clean install of Windows 11 and up-and-running in less than an hour. Don't forget this chip DOESN'T HAVE INTEGRATED GRAPHICS AND DOESN'T COME WITH A STOCK COOLER, but let the CPU do CPU things and invest in a GPU of your choice. Plus, if you're opting for a CPU without integrated graphics, you'll probably be doing something with the cooling, right?As others have said (and this review highlighted previously), there must be some issue with the Amazon/seller/logistics/delivery process. I had multiple notifications about updates to tracking, but nothing informative on the Amazon platform. I was told, multiple times, that it had been dispatched, or tracking information was available, which did cause me some distress and confusion when seeing other reviews. I strongly suspect there's some issue between the vendor's platform, Amazon, tracking/delivery service, and how their systems speak to each other.

I’ve been running the Ryzen 7 5800X since April 2024 paired with an MSI B550 Tomahawk and 32GB DDR4-3600, and it still absolutely rips in both gaming and productivity.PerformanceFor an 8-core, 16-thread chip, the 5800X punches hard.In gaming, it holds strong paired with a 4070 Ti — CPU usage stays efficient even in CPU-heavy games like Cities: Skylines II or Baldur’s Gate 3. No noticeable bottlenecks at 1440p and even 4K. Multithreaded tasks like video encoding and software compiles (I use DaVinci Resolve and Visual Studio) run smooth and fast.Single-core performance is impressive too — it’s still competitive with newer mid-range chips thanks to Zen 3’s IPC gains.ThermalsThe one caveat: it runs hot.Like, really hot if you don’t have good cooling. I’m using a 360mm AIO and temps still hit low 80s under full load. Totally manageable with proper airflow, but I wouldn’t pair it with a basic air cooler unless you’re not pushing it hard.Overclocking & PBOI’ve left it mostly on stock with PBO enabled and curve optimizer tweaks. Gains are decent, and the chip boosts aggressively into the 4.7–4.85GHz range without manual OC. Stable, no crashes, no throttling.PROs-Strong gaming and productivity performance-Still excellent value in the AM4 ecosystem-8C/16T is a sweet spot for gaming + light workstation use-Unlocks full Gen 4 support when paired with B550/X570CONs--