The new AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is the latest processor from AMD, offering users a powerful computing experience. This latest model, powered by AMD’s Zen 3 processor architecture, is backward compatible with all existing 300 and 400 series socket AM4 motherboards, giving users the opportunity to upgrade their system at a fraction of the cost.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 harnesses the power of 6 cores and 12 threads with a base frequency of 3.60GHz, giving users silky-smooth performance during multitasking, gaming, and content creation. With onboard Wraith cooling, users can achieve improved thermal performance over the stock fan, allowing for silent operations and higher overclocking potential.

Featuring 20MB of total cache and 24 PCIe 4.0 lane support, the Ryzen 5 5500 is ideal for productivity and gaming alike. With 24 lanes available, users have more than enough PCI express lanes to equip a gaming rig with the latest graphics cards, NVMe solid state drives, and other peripherals.

The addition of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 to the AMD Ryzen lineup of processors is sure to be a hit with PC enthusiasts. With its 6-core, 12-thread design, Wraith cooling, and 24 lanes of PCIe 4.0, it's sure to be a stellar performer and an excellent upgrade for anyone looking to get the most out of their PC.