Question 1

I currently have an AMD Ryzen 3 2200g, would this be a noticable improvement?

Accepted Answer

this would be a drastric upgrade to cpu performance since the g series were usually unable to use core multithreading, so this woul dbe a drastic improvement and a cpu compatible with it would be less than 200 for viable performance

Question 2

Does it have integrated graphics?

Accepted Answer

No integrated graphics. You will have to buy a graphics card and use those outputs. Onboard motherboard outputs will not work.

Question 3

Would this CPU be suitable for office work?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is suitable for office work as it offers reliable performance for general use and productivity tasks.

Question 4

Does it come with thermal paste for the processor? I know it comes with a fan.

Accepted Answer

all factory AMD processors come with thermal paste pre applied assuming the processors are new not used condition  no need to buy more thermal paste for the initial install

Question 5

I'm new to the pc world do i still need a cpu cooler?

Accepted Answer

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 processor includes a Wraith Stealth cooler.

Question 6

Is this CPU suitable for building budget PCs for resale?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is considered suitable for budget PC builds due to its affordability, efficient power consumption, and good performance in gaming and productivity tasks.

Question 7

Is this CPU a good choice for someone on a budget?

Accepted Answer

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is considered a good choice for budget-conscious consumers as it offers solid performance in gaming and productivity tasks, efficient power consumption, and affordability.

Question 8

Does this CPU have onboard graphics capabilities?

Accepted Answer

No, this CPU does not have onboard graphics capabilities.

Question 9

Does this work on a B450 motherboard with a 2022 BIOS?

Accepted Answer

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is compatible with older AM4 motherboards.

Question 10

What cooler does this CPU come with? I've also bought a Ryzen 5 3600, and it came with a Wraith Spire cooler.

Accepted Answer

I think its the same, thermal paste already spread.

Brand	AMD
Processors Type	Desktop
Series	Ryzen 5 5000 Series
Name	Ryzen 5 5500
Model	100-100000457BOX

CPU Socket Type	Socket AM4
Core Name	Cezanne (Zen 3)
# of Cores	6-Core
# of Threads	12-Threads
Operating Frequency	3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency	4.2 GHz
L1 Cache	384KB
L2 Cache	3MB
L3 Cache	16MB
Manufacturing Tech	7nm
Instruction Set	64-Bit
Memory Types	DDR4 3200
Integrated Graphics	None Integrated Graphics
Thermal Design Power	65W
Cooling Device	Wraith Stealth

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