AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
For those still on AM4 with an older Zen 2, Zen+, or even first-gen Zen processor, the 5500X3D could be a tempting upgrade. While the 7500F is cheaper and arguably the better long-term investment, moving to AM5 requires a new motherboard and DDR5 memory, and right now memory pricing is a big dealbreaker.
– As reviewed by TechSpot on Apr 2026
6
Cores
12
Threads
3 GHz
Base Clock
4 GHz
Boost Clock
Socket AM4
Socket
105 W
TDP
No iGPU
Graphics
| CPU Snapshot | |||
| Release date: | Jun 5, 2025 | Price at Launch: | $199 |
| Type: | Desktop | Socket: | Socket AM4 |
| Cores: | 6 | Threads: | 12 |
| Multithreading: | Yes | ||
| Clocks & Cache | |||
| Base Clock: | 3 GHz | Boost Clock: | 4 GHz |
| L2 Cache: | 3 MB | L3 Cache: | 96 MB |
| Platform | |||
| Codename: | Vermeer (Zen 3, 3D V-Cache) | Process Size: | 7 nm |
| Memory Support: | DDR4-3200 | TDP: | 105 W |
| PCIe Support: | PCIe 4.0, 20 Lanes | Box Cooler: | No |
| Integrated Features | |||
| Integrated Graphics: | No | NPU: | No |
CPU Benchmarks
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For those still on AM4 with an older Zen 2, Zen+, or even first-gen Zen processor, the 5500X3D could be a tempting upgrade. While the 7500F is cheaper and arguably the better long-term investment, moving to AM5 requires a new motherboard and DDR5 memory, and right now memory pricing is a big dealbreaker.
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