AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core Processor & B550M PRO-VDH WIFI Motherboard Kit

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AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core Processor & B550M PRO-VDH WIFI Motherboard Kit
Key Features
  • 6 Cores & 12 Threads
  • 3.6 GHz Base Clock | 4.2 GHz Max Boost
  • Socket AM4
  • 3MB L2 & 16MB L3 Cache
Jumpstart your gaming computer build with this B&H kit, which brings together a 3.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core Processor and an MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI mATX motherboard. With a CPU and motherboard together in a single package, you're free to focus on optimizing your build with components such as memory, storage, and a graphics card.
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Jumpstart your gaming computer build with this B&H kit, which brings together a 3.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core Processor and an MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI mATX motherboard. With a CPU and motherboard together in a single package, you're free to focus on optimizing your build with components such as memory, storage, and a graphics card.

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 3.6 GHz Six-Core AM4 Processor

Power up your computing experience with the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 3.6 GHz Six-Core AM4 Processor, which features six cores and 12 threads to help quickly load and multitask demanding applications. Designed for socket AM4 motherboards using the powerful Zen 3 architecture, the 7nm 5th generation Ryzen processor offers significantly improved performance compared to its predecessor. With a base clock speed of 3.6 GHz and a max boost clock speed of 4.2 GHz in addition to 16MB of L3 Cache, the Ryzen 5 5500 is built to deliver the power needed to smoothly handle tasks ranging from content creation to immersive gaming experiences. You can boost performance further by overclocking this unlocked processor. Other features include support for PCIe Gen 3 technology and 3200 MHz DDR4 RAM with compatible motherboards. This processor has a 65W TDP (Thermal Design Power) and includes a Wraith Stealth cooling solution. Please note that it does not have an integrated GPU, so a dedicated graphics card is required.

Precision Boost 2
AMD Ryzen processors monitor the system's energy consumption, temperatures, and other factors to automatically raise clock speeds, allowing applications to perform faster.
Precision Boost Overdrive
Precision Boost Overdrive technology takes advantage of your compatible motherboard's design to boost clock speeds higher and for longer periods of time. It also allows you overclock the processor at the touch of a button.
AMD StoreMI Technology
AMD StoreMI technology helps to improve load times and overall system performance by combining solid-state drives and mechanical hard drives into a single hybrid storage drive. Frequently used files and programs are cached onto the fast SSD while other files are stored on the high-capacity HDD.
AMD Ryzen VR Ready Premium
Ryzen VR Ready Premium processors are designed to meet or exceed the recommended specifications from the top HMD manufacturers, including Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and Windows Mixed Reality for smooth performance.
AMD Ryzen Master Utility
Personalized Performance
The AMD Ryzen Master Utility provides you with multiple custom profiles to store CPU, GPU, and DDR4 memory configurations. Use it to configure performance parameters for the active cores and adjust memory times. You can also optimize general performance or fine tune your favorite applications.
System Monitoring
Monitor your system in real-time using the AMD Ryzen Master Utility, which features a histogram of per-core clock rates and temperature, including average and peak readings.
UPC: 730143314121
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI Micro-ATX Motherboard

Focus on business programs and optimize your workflow with the B550M PRO-VDH WIFI Micro-ATX Motherboard from MSI. Designed to streamline assembly time, MSI allows you to focus on components that will enhance workload efficiency. The B550M Pro is ideal for the DIY users who wish to replace older out-of-date motherboards or enjoy building from scratch.

Based upon AMD B550 chipset architecture, the B550M PRO-VDH WIFI's AM4 socket allows you to install Ryzen 5000, 3000, and 4000 G-series processors. Four dual-channel memory slots allow you to take advantage of DDR4 memory modules with speeds up to 4400 MHz. You can connect several hard-drives with four SATA III and two M.2 ports for enhanced program loading and increasing overall performance. Install graphics, sound, or networking cards with one PCIe 4.0 x16 and two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots. Connect to wireless networks with on-board Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), and if you prefer a wired connection, you can use the RJ45 port. Experience clear sound with integrated 7.1-channel high-definition audio, allowing you to experience a wide range of entertainment. This motherboard is only compatible with Windows 10 (64-bit) operating systems.

DIY Friendly Design
Whether you are a seasoned or amateur builder, the B550M Pro is designed for simplicity and durability, giving you all the tools you need to put together a PC optimized for your business level needs. Steel armor PCIe slots are reinforced with heavy soldered connections to prevent bending along with an XL clip for easy device swapping. Double ESD protection prevents shorts by adding another grounding layer to mounting holes. MSI's M.2 Shield Frozr is an enhanced thermal solution for your NVMe solid-state drives, keeping your storage cool when in use. Additionally, an EZ debug LED system tells you if components are experiencing any issues, reducing time spent on troubleshooting.
Enhanced Performance
MSI constructed the B550M Pro with enhanced features to increase system performance. The foundation of this board is built on 2oz thickened copper printed circuits for increased durability and conductivity between components. Core Boost, DDR4 Boost, and Lightning Gen 4 all work together to provide better stability during increased workloads while also maximizing transfer-speed bandwidth. Enrich your media experience with MSI's Audio Boost and 4K support, providing clear visuals and crisp sound.
MSI Dragon Center
Take control of advanced motherboard features directly from your dashboard with MSI's free Dragon Center software. Giving you total fan control, overclock settings, and hardware monitoring, you can fine-tune your experience depending on your needs. You can also set up specific user scenarios, automatic live updates, and adjust monitor settings for customizable brightness and color adjusting.
BIOS 5
BIOS 5 allows you to dive deeper into hardware settings, enabling CPU and memory overclocking, BIOS flashing, and real-time hardware monitoring in both an easy and advanced mode for seasoned technical users.
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Enabled
With the integrated Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), you can connect to wireless networks for easy internet access. Bluetooth 4.2 allows you to connect wireless devices such as headphones, speakers, and controllers for a fully cordless experience.
UPC: 824142219393
Kit Contains:

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 3.6 GHz Six-Core AM4 Processor

Key Specs
CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
CPU Socket
AM4
Unlocked
Yes
Number of Cores
6
Base Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
Maximum Boost Speed
4.2 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP, Max)
65 W
Included Thermal Solution
Wraith Stealth
General
CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
CPU Socket
AM4
Manufacturing Process
7 nm
Maximum Number of PCIe Lanes
24 (Revision 3.0)
Unlocked
Yes
Performance
Number of Cores
6
Number of Threads
12
Base Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
Maximum Boost Speed
4.2 GHz
Dedicated AI Cores
Yes
L3 Cache
16 MB
Memory Support
Memory Support
DDR4 Up to 3200 MT/s
ECC Memory
No
Channel Architecture
Dual Channel
Power
Thermal Design Power (TDP, Max)
65 W
Included Thermal Solution
Wraith Stealth
Maximum Temperature
194°F / 90°C
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Yes
Technology
Performance Technologies
Precision Boost 2
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.965 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.4 x 5.3 x 2.9"

AMD 5500 Reviews

Works Great for Everyday Computing

By Cimmay
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-08-19

I made this Ryzen 5 5500 desktop pc as an extra to an AMD 5950X CPU. There's no difference between the two for everyday use. For heavy lift processing, I'll switch to the other pc, but for regular use the Ryzen 5 is very good.

Not Bad!

By Mark
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-02-18

For 90 bucks it does what I was expecting . I have and AM4 platform with 3600x in it and I put the 5500 in it to see what it would do. It is about 13% faster over all at PBO settings and about 20% faster with manual OC. I read that the lower l3 cache would hurt GPU performance but with this CPU I have not seen any performance loss, in fact is slightly better than 3600x with RX 6700XT and notably faster overall .Very satisfied with the purchase.

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How much does it weigh?

How much does it weigh?
Asked by: Yesenia
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Answered by: Mijan. Bai
Date published: 2024-07-14

Does it come with a cooler?

Does it come with a cooler?
Asked by: Soren
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 3.6 GHz Six-Core AM4 Processor does include a Wraith Stealth Cooler.
Answered by: Paige K
Date published: 2023-06-21
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