AMD
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core 3.6GHz AM4 CPU
In stock
SKU 100-100000457BOX
R 1 999,00
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Courier delivery R180 (free on orders of R2 500 or more): 1–3 working days to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and within 100km of them, 2–4 working days further out. Express 1–2 working days for R210 (R150 on orders of R2 500 or more).
| Delivering to | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Major centres: Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and within 100km of them | 1–3 working days | R180, free from R2 500 |
| More than 100km from a major centre | 2–4 working days | R180, free from R2 500 |
| Express delivery, anywhere | 1–2 working days | R210, R150 from R2 500 |
| Collect from Edenvale | When we tell you it’s ready | Free |
- Courier delivery is R180 on orders under R2 500 and free on orders of R2 500 or more. Choose express or collection at checkout.
- Times count from the day your order is dispatched. Orders placed before 12:00 on a working day ship the same day; after 12:00, on weekends or on public holidays they ship the next working day.
- Pre-built PCs and PC Builder builds need 2–4 extra working days to assemble and test before they ship.
- The area check is a guide based on your postal code, and delivery times are the courier’s estimates. Please make sure your address and postal code are correct — an incorrect address delays delivery.
- Full shipping policy
- Free courier delivery over R2 500 Anywhere in South Africa. R180 on orders under R2 500
- Official warranty Local South African warranty and support
- Expert help Talk to a builder before you buy
Double the L3 cache of the 4500 for a small step up in price — the budget sweet spot on AM4.
Quick Specs
- 6 cores / 12 threads, 3.6GHz base, up to 4.2GHz boost
- 19MB total cache (3MB L2 + 16MB L3)
- 65W TDP, AM4 socket, DDR4-3200 dual channel
- Wraith Stealth cooler included
- Unlocked multiplier
Zen 3 cores where it counts
The 5500 moves to AMD's Zen 3 architecture, and the jump over the 4500 is bigger than the price gap suggests: 16MB of L3 instead of 8MB, higher instructions per clock, and a 100MHz higher boost. Games that stutter on a small cache — open-world titles, anything with a lot of streaming — behave noticeably better. It still ships with a cooler and still runs at 65W, so it slots into exactly the same cheap build without changing anything else.
Read the fine print on PCIe
The one thing to know: the 5500 is PCIe 3.0, not 4.0, unlike the Ryzen 5 5600 above it. With most graphics cards that costs you very little, but a PCIe 4.0 SSD will run at half speed and an entry card with a narrow x8 interface can lose a few frames. There's also no integrated graphics. If you plan to run fast NVMe storage, step up to the 5600. For a straightforward gaming box on a budget, the 5500 is excellent value.
FEATURES:
- Zen 3 architecture with 16MB L3 cache
- Wraith Stealth cooler included in the box
- Unlocked for overclocking on B450/B550/X570
- 65W TDP — quiet, cool, cheap to power
- Supports up to 128GB of DDR4-3200
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Model: AMD Ryzen 5 5500 (100-100000457BOX)
- Cores / Threads: 6 / 12
- Base Clock: 3.6 GHz
- Max Boost Clock: Up to 4.2 GHz
- L2 Cache: 3 MB
- L3 Cache: 16 MB
- Integrated Graphics: None — discrete graphics card required
- Default TDP: 65 W
- Socket: AM4
- Process Node: TSMC 7nm FinFET
- Memory: DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s, dual channel, up to 128 GB
- PCI Express: PCIe 3.0 (24 lanes total, 20 usable)
- Unlocked for Overclocking: Yes
- Bundled Cooler: AMD Wraith Stealth
- Warranty: 3 Year
WHAT'S IN THE BOX:
- AMD Ryzen 5 5500 processor
- AMD Wraith Stealth cooler
- Documentation and case badge
Why AMD?
Zen 3 is the architecture that put AMD ahead in gaming, and the 5500 is the cheapest way onto it. Every AMD processor from AZonline is genuine boxed stock carrying a 3 Year warranty.
Key details
| Socket | AM4 |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Threads | 12 |
| TDP | 65 W |
| Memory type | DDR4 |
| Category | Processors (CPU) |
| Brand | AMD |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
Questions
Before you buy
Which motherboards will this CPU fit?
It uses the AM4 socket, so it needs a motherboard with a matching socket. Sockets are not cross-compatible - a chip will not physically fit a board built for a different one. Every motherboard we list shows its socket on the Specifications tab, and it is worth checking the board maker’s support list for a BIOS update if the board is from an earlier generation than the chip.
How many cores and threads does it have?
6 cores and 12 threads. Cores do the work; threads are the number of jobs the chip can keep in flight at once. Games lean on a handful of fast cores, while rendering, compiling and video export scale with the total count.
What sort of cooler does it need?
It is rated at 65W TDP, which is the heat a cooler has to carry away under sustained load. Match or beat that figure with the cooler you choose, and check the What’s in the box list above - some processors ship with a cooler, some do not. Our PC Builder only offers coolers that fit the socket you have picked.
Do I need a separate graphics card with it?
Yes. This processor has no integrated graphics, so you will need a graphics card in the machine for it to output any picture at all. Budget for one in the build rather than treating it as a later upgrade.
Is it in stock, and when will it ship?
Yes - this one is in stock. Order before 12:00 on a working day and it ships the same day; after that it goes out the next working day. We are open 09:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, so an order placed over a weekend or a public holiday ships on the next working day.
What does delivery cost, and how long does it take?
We deliver by courier anywhere in South Africa, and delivery is R180 on orders under R2 500 and free on orders of R2 500 or more. It takes 1-3 working days to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and areas within 100km of them, and 2-4 working days to areas more than 100km from a major centre, counted from the day the order is dispatched. Need it sooner? Express delivery is 1-2 working days for R210, or R150 on orders of R2 500 or more - choose it at checkout. We do not ship outside South Africa.
Can I collect instead of having it delivered?
Yes. Collection is from 11 Voortrekker Avenue, Edenvale, Gauteng, by arrangement - message us first so we can have the order picked and waiting. We are open 09:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday.
What warranty does it carry, and how do I claim?
The warranty period for this product is listed at the end of the Specifications section above. Claims go through us, not the manufacturer - contact us with your order number and a description of the fault and we will handle it from there. Separately from any warranty, the Consumer Protection Act gives you six months from delivery to return goods that are defective, unsafe or not fit for their intended purpose.
What if I change my mind?
You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind - longer than the seven days the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act requires. The item needs to be unused and in its original packaging, and we pay the return shipping. Refunds go back to the payment method you used, within 30 days of the return reaching us.
How can I pay?
Payments are processed by Stitch. At the last step of checkout you are taken to Stitch’s secure page to pay, and brought back here once it is done. Your card details are entered on Stitch’s secure, PCI-compliant page and never touch our systems.
Something not covered here? Read the full FAQ, or WhatsApp us on 079 491 0181.
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