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AMD Ryzen 5 5500U

iGPU:: AMD Radeon RX Vega 7
Boost/Base Clock:: 4.0 GHz / 2.1 GHz
Core/Thread Count:: 6 Core / 12 Thread
Cache:: 8MB L3 + 3MB L2 + 384KB L1
TDP:: 15 Watts
CPU Process Node:: 7 Nanometers (TSMC)
CPU Socket:: FP6
CPU Series:: Zen 2 "Lucienne", Ryzen 5000 Series
Memory Support:: DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-4266
Form Factor:: Laptop

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Manufacturer: AMD Last updated: 2026-10-10

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AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Review

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500U is a 6-core, 12-thread mid-range processor for thin-and-light laptops, marketed under the Ryzen 5000 series despite retaining Zen 2 CPU cores (Lucienne), running a 2.1 GHz base clock that boosts to 4.0 GHz within a 15 Watt TDP.

Like the 5700U, this chip sits in the Zen 2 "Lucienne" camp of AMD's mixed Ryzen 5000 U-series lineup rather than the newer Zen 3 "Cezanne" chips, delivering genuinely high-end mainstream performance despite the older core architecture.

AMD Radeon RX Vega 7

A 7-compute-unit Vega iGPU, adequate for everyday productivity and light gaming at reduced settings.

How Is the Ryzen 5 5500U in Terms of Performance

The 6-core, 12-thread layout at 15W gives this chip genuinely strong mainstream performance, positioned by AMD as delivering high-end capability at a mid-range price point within the Ryzen 5000 U-series lineup.

Measured results

Cinebench scores

Cinebench R23, Multi-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	6,997 6,784 to 7,209
Cinebench R23, Single-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	1,169 1,165 to 1,172

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 multi-core scores of 7,328 and single-core scores of 1,169 confirm strong mainstream performance. Geekbench 5 multi-core scores of 5,631 place this chip solidly ahead of comparable Intel 10th Gen U-series competition.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Best for

Thin-and-light laptops wanting high-end mainstream performance at a mid-range price point

Not for

Buyers specifically wanting the newer Zen 3 architecture, the Ryzen 5 5600U uses genuine Zen 3 "Cezanne" cores instead

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	AMD
Product Line	Ryzen 5
Model Number	5500U
Codename	Lucienne
Release Year	2021

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Zen 2 "Lucienne", Ryzen 5000 Series
Socket	FP6
Process Node	7 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	6
Performance Cores	6
Efficiency Cores	0
Total Threads	12
SMT Enabled	Yes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	2.1 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	4.0 GHz

Cache

L2 Cache	3 MB
L3 Cache	8 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	15 W

Memory

Memory Type	DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-4266

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes

Form Factor	Laptop
TDP	15 W
iGPU	AMD Radeon RX Vega 7

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U?

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500U has 6 cores and 12 threads, a 2.1 GHz base and 4.0 GHz boost clock, 8 MB of L3 cache and a 15 W TDP. Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon RX Vega 7. Socket: FP6.

Will the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U work with my current setup?

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500U lists CPU Socket is FP6. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U best suited to?

Best suited to: Thin-and-light laptops wanting high-end mainstream performance at a mid-range price point.

What are the drawbacks of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U?

Not the best fit for: Buyers specifically wanting the newer Zen 3 architecture, the Ryzen 5 5600U uses genuine Zen 3 "Cezanne" cores instead.