Processor AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D AM4

AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D Desktop Processor for AM4 (Tray)

The Ryzen 5 5500X3D brings AMD's advanced 3D V-Cache technology to the AM4 socket. It is aimed at users who want to experience X3D-style gaming performance on a widely used existing platform, without moving to an entirely new hardware base.

Processor & cores

The defining feature of this model is AMD 3D V-Cache, which stacks an additional layer of cache memory close to the cores. This approach is designed to improve responsiveness in cache-sensitive workloads, and gaming in particular, which is why AMD positions the part as a gaming solution on the AM4 platform.

Performance & clocks

The processor supports a range of AMD tools: AMD StoreMI technology for storage management, the AMD Ryzen Master Utility for system tuning, and the AMD Ryzen VR-Ready Premium standard for virtual reality use. These broaden how the chip can be used beyond gaming alone.

Platform & compatibility

The part ships as a Tray version and is intended for the AM4 socket. It therefore requires a compatible AM4 motherboard and a suitable cooling solution, slotting in as a gaming-focused upgrade within systems already built on that platform.

• Family: AMD Ryzen 5, model 5500X3D
• Key technology: AMD 3D V-Cache
• Socket: AM4
• Version: Tray
• Support: AMD StoreMI, Ryzen Master
• VR readiness: AMD Ryzen VR-Ready Premium