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.

6 Cores & 12 Threads    3.6 GHz Base Clock    4.2 GHz Max Boost Clock    3MB L2 & 16MB L3 Cache    Zen 3 Architecture    ATX Form Factor    AMD B550 Chipset    4 x Dual-Channel DDR4-5100 (OC)    6 x SATA III, 2 x M.2    1 x PCIe 4.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16

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 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 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.

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.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Could I connect 3 or even 4 external displays over the Thunderbolt and USB-C ports? I have 4 displays that all have USB-C input.

A: The ASUS Strix SCAR 16 can support a maximum of four external monitors.

Q: 2. Well, I want to ask what is the name of the Edition?

A: This appears to be the standard version.

Q: 3. Does it have international warranty from Asus?

A: ASUS does have an international warranty. You will need to check with them about their repair capabilities in your part of the world.

Q: 4. Does this board support the Samsung 970 EVO NVMe M.2 Internal SSD ? Does the #2 M2 slot share a SATAIII slot? i.e. one or rhe other but not both??

A: Both M.2 slots support either NVMe or SATA.

Q: 5. Do you offer a 2TB SSD option for RTX 4080 version? If not, which additional internal SSDs are compatible?

A: The ASUS 16" Republic of Gamers Strix SCAR 16 Gaming Laptop (Off Black) BH #ASG634JZXS9 does not have a 2TB SSD option at this time.

Q: 6. what is the main difference between nebula hdr and nebula?

A: The ASUS 16" Republic of Gamers Strix SCAR 16 Gaming Laptop (Off Black) BH #ASG634JZXS9 has 1100 peak nits brightness for an HDR image.

Q: 7. Is this MB has built in GPU? or do I need separate graphic card to use hdmi or DP port on MB?

A: This motherboard support integrated graphics

Q: 8. What is the warranty? ASUS Seems to get bent out of shape when I ask them.

A: This item comes with a Limited 3-Year Warranty from ASUS.

Q: 9. Is the motherboard compatible with ryzen 7 5800x or does it need BIOS update?

A: It is compatible, but it may require an update. Unfortunately it is not something wee can check.

Q: 10. Does it come with a TPM 2.0 module or just a header?

A: The ASUS TUF Gaming B550-Plus Wi-Fi II AM4 ATX Gaming Motherboard only contains an TPM Header.