AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core 12-Thread Desktop Processor + ASRock B550 Phantom Motherboard + Cooler Master Thermal Paste
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Our take on the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core 12-Thread Desktop Processor + ASRock B550 Phantom Motherboard + Cooler Master Thermal Paste
A three-part bundle for building a desktop: the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 processor, an ASRock B550 Phantom Gaming motherboard, and a tube of Cooler Master thermal paste. The Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 3 chip with a 3.6 GHz base clock and up to 4.2 GHz boost, and it ships with the Wraith Stealth cooler. The B550 board adds PCIe 4.0 for the graphics card and an M.2 slot, plus room for memory and storage upgrades. It suits a first-time builder or someone upgrading an older AM4 system who wants the CPU, board and paste in one order.
- 6 cores and 12 threads on the Zen 3 architecture
- Wraith Stealth cooler included, so no extra cooler needed
- B550 chipset supports PCIe 4.0 for the graphics card and an M.2 drive
- Thermal paste included for the first mount
- AM4 socket fits a wide range of existing memory and cases
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What reviewers say
Owners of the Ryzen 5 5500 describe it as a solid value 6-core chip for gaming and everyday work, and the bundled Wraith Stealth is considered adequate at stock settings. Builders like pairing it with B550 boards for PCIe 4.0 and easy AM4 upgrades.
- PerformancePraisedOwners say the 6 cores and 12 threads handle gaming and everyday multitasking well.
- Stock coolerMixedThe Wraith Stealth is quiet at stock speeds but gets loud during long all-core workloads.
- OverclockingCriticisedThe chip is locked, so buyers looking to overclock are told to step up to an unlocked model.
Questions and answers
- Do I need a graphics card with this bundle?
- Yes. The Ryzen 5 5500 has no integrated graphics, so you need a discrete graphics card for video output.
- Does the Ryzen 5 5500 come with a cooler?
- Yes. It ships with AMD's Wraith Stealth cooler, which is enough for stock speeds. A larger cooler helps if you run long all-core workloads.
- Will this fit my existing AM4 system?
- The processor uses the AM4 socket and the B550 board is AM4, so it fits AM4 cases and most AM4-era memory. Check that your case and power supply support the board's form factor.
- Can I overclock the Ryzen 5 5500?
- No. The multiplier is locked, so overclocking is not supported. Memory tuning on the B550 board is still possible.
- What is the thermal paste for?
- It goes between the processor and the cooler to improve heat transfer. The included tube covers the first mount and a few re-mounts.
- Is this a good upgrade from an older Ryzen 5?
- It is a clear step up from first- and second-generation Ryzen 5 chips in per-core speed and efficiency. From a Ryzen 5 3600 the gain is smaller, mostly in efficiency.
