AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 socket: AM4
The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 uses the AM4 socket on 300, 400 and 500 series boards. It is a 65 W commercial quad core with business firmware for office fleets.
- Socket
- AM4
- Launched
- June 29, 2017
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 8
- Default TDP
- 65 W
- Codename
- Summit Ridge
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- AMD Ryzen 5
- Clocks
- 3.5 / 3.7 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Core architecture | Zen (Summit Ridge) |
| Clocks | 3.5 GHz base, up to 3.7 GHz boost |
| Cache | 16 MB L3 and 2 MB L2 (18 MB total) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 65 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2666, two channels, up to 64 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 16 lanes from the CPU |
| Integrated graphics | None. A graphics card is required |
| Multiplier | Unlocked |
| ECC memory | Yes, with board support |
| Package | AM4 (PGA, 1331 contacts) |
| Cooler in the box | None (OEM tray) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 needs a motherboard with a AM4 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 300 series | X370, B350, A320 | Works out of the box Summit Ridge launched with the 300 series in 2017 and runs with the shipping BIOS. |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for AM4.
AM4 at a glance
| Type | PGA, 1,331 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 40 × 40 mm |
| Introduced | 2016 |
| Memory | DDR4 only |
| Cooler mounting holes | 54 × 90 mm |
What the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 is
The Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 is a four core, eight thread desktop processor with a 3.5 GHz base and up to 3.7 GHz boost. It carries 2 MB of L2 with 16 MB of shared L3 and a 65 W TDP on the 14 nm process. AMD launched it on June 29, 2017 with the PRO line for business OEMs.
Clocks mirror the consumer 1500X with business firmware on top: GuardMI, DASH and image stability for fleets. Four cores cover managed office multitasking with threads to spare. The multiplier is unlocked.
There is no integrated graphics, so a separate card is required. Supply runs OEM tray only with no boxed cooler and no public SEP. ECC is listed as No in one database against Yes across the Zen family, so this page keeps Yes with board support and notes the conflict.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The PRO 1500 fits AM4 on 300, 400 and 500 series boards. Commercial buyers should check the board maker CPU support list for the exact PRO model. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide lists board support by series.
A discrete card covers setup and office triples. Business towers with DisplayPort outputs suit managed fleets directly. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 is a six core PRO sibling on the same boards for heavier fleets.
Installation follows the usual AM4 routine. Lift the retention lever, line up the marked corner, let the chip settle by its own weight and close the lever.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
The memory controller supports DDR4-2666 in two channels up to 64 GB on launch BIOS, board dependent. Two matched sticks give dual channel speed for threaded office work. ECC unbuffered DIMMs work where the board wires them.
PCI Express arrives as version 3.0 with 16 lanes from the CPU for graphics and storage. A business card and a SATA SSD fit the lane budget of a managed tower. Cooling follows the 65 W envelope with office towers on the AM4 pattern.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket the natural moves are six core PRO parts where thread counts grow, keeping board and DDR4. Fleet images stay on one baseline, so refreshes happen by model.
Moving past AM4 to AM5 needs a new board and DDR5 memory. The PRO 1500 exists to hold business images stable on installed boards.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 use?
It uses AM4 on 300, 400 and 500 series boards with a BIOS that lists the PRO part.
How many cores does the PRO 1500 have?
Four cores with multithreading give eight threads at 3.5 GHz base with up to 3.7 GHz boost, at 65 W.
What does PRO add over the consumer version?
GuardMI security, DASH manageability and image stability for fleets. Clocks mirror the consumer 1500X.
Does the PRO 1500 support ECC?
One database lists No against Yes across the Zen family including its PRO siblings. This page keeps Yes with board support and notes the conflict.
Does the PRO 1500 come with a cooler?
None, it ships OEM tray only. Fleet builders fit their own 65 W coolers.
Sources and verification
- AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 specs (TechPowerUp CPU database)
- AMD Ryzen PRO desktop processors press release (AMD, June 29 2017)
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