AMD introduces Ryzen 5 9500F, boasting a gaming performance increase of up to 24% compared to Ryzen 5 7500F - Zen 5 processor initially released as a China-only exclusive

New Ryzen 5 9500F Hits the Market: A Solid Upgrade with Potential for Success

AMD has launched the Ryzen 5 9500F, the latest addition to their Zen 5 family. This chip, built on Granite Ridge silicon, boasts a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a 5 GHz boost clock, marking an upgrade from the 3.8 GHz base clock of its predecessor, the Ryzen 5 7500F.

The Ryzen 5 9500F is a China-exclusive launch (at least for now), with worldwide distribution set to be carried out by AMD and its partners, including retailers and hardware vendors. The official launch is expected around September 16, 2025, with availability starting in markets like China and soon in Germany, where related AM5 mainboards from companies like Sapphire are also reaching the market.

The Ryzen 5 9500F comes with 32 MB of L3 cache and a 65W TDP. AMD's benchmarks show the new chip is around 15% ahead of the Ryzen 5 7500F on average, and at least 7% faster in certain CPU-intensive tasks. In fact, it's up to 24% faster in certain CPU-intensive games compared to the Ryzen 5 7500F.

While the official launch price of the Ryzen 5 7500F was $175, the price of the Ryzen 5 9500F has been a topic of discussion. If priced right, it is expected to be a hit similar to its predecessor. However, its temporary listing price on ShopBLT was higher than the official price of the Ryzen 5 7500F, at $217, which could potentially affect its success.

Interestingly, the Ryzen 5 9500F is priced at 1,299 Yuan (roughly $180), which is around the same as the Ryzen 5 9600 and 9600X. It's worth noting that the Ryzen 5 9500F chips are often discounted during sales. If it aligns with other current-gen Ryzen CPU prices, a lower price could be a possibility.

The Ryzen 5 9500F lacks integrated graphics, a feature that was present in its predecessor. However, for those seeking a powerful CPU for gaming or other CPU-intensive tasks, the Ryzen 5 9500F presents a solid upgrade on paper.

In conclusion, the Ryzen 5 9500F is a promising addition to AMD's lineup, offering improved performance over its predecessor. Its success will likely depend on how it is priced in the market. Stay tuned for more updates as it becomes available in more markets.