The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on Zen 3 architecture, delivering strong performance for gaming and productivity. With a base clock of 3.6 GHz and boost up to 4.2 GHz, it’s power-efficient at 65W TDP. Supporting DDR4 memory and PCIe 3.0, it’s ideal for budget-friendly PCs without sacrificing reliable multitasking or gaming capabilities.