| Spec | Ryzen 5 2600 | Ryzen 5 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Total Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.2 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz+6% |
| Cache | ||
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| Platform | ||
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Architecture |
| Pinnacle Ridge |
| Cezanne |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 7 nm |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+50% |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 24+17% |
| PCIe Version | 3 | 4+25% |
| Power | ||
| TDP | 65W | 65W |
| Max Turbo Power | 65W+26% | 88W |
| Features | ||
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler Included | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $199 | $159+25% |
| Release Date | 2018-04-19 | 2022-04-01 |
