AMD Ryzen 5 9500F Details Revealed: Affordable Zen 5 CPU Featuring Six Cores and 3.8 GHz Base Clock Speed

AMD is set to unveil another addition to its Ryzen 9000 series, introducing the second “F”variant CPU. This upcoming processor features six cores and twelve threads, offering an enticing option for budget-conscious gamers and content creators alike.

AMD’s New Ryzen 5 9500F CPU Emerges on Geekbench: A Competitive Budget Option

AMD continues to broaden its Ryzen 9000 lineup with the discreet rollout of new models. The latest in this series is the Ryzen 5 9500F, a budget-friendly Zen 5 processor void of integrated graphics. Recent benchmarks indicate that this CPU performs comparably to the Ryzen 5 9600, which previously saw an official launch alongside the introduction of the Ryzen 7 9700F—an unannounced chip confirmed by ASUS with an 8-core, 16-thread layout.

AMD Ryzen 5 9500F benchmark results from Geekbench, single-core score of 3122 and multi-core score of 14369.

Analyzed by @Benchleaks, the Ryzen 5 9500F was evaluated on Geekbench 6, revealing key specifications. The CPU retains the common configuration of six cores and twelve threads across the Ryzen 5 family, paired with a substantial 32 MB of L3 cache, consistent with the Ryzen 5 9600 and its predecessor, the Ryzen 5 7500F.

In terms of clock speeds, the Ryzen 5 9500F delivers a base clock of 3.8 GHz and a boost clock reaching up to 5.0 GHz. While the Ryzen 5 9600 operates at a slightly higher boost clock of 200 MHz, the primary distinction lies in the absence of integrated graphics in the 9500F variant.

Ryzen 5 9600 Geekbench (Single / Multi): 3, 166 / 14, 257
Ryzen 5 9500F Geekbench (Single / Multi): 3, 122 / 14, 369

Performance analysis suggests that the Ryzen 5 9500F competes closely with the Ryzen 5 9600. With its nearly identical specs, the anticipated price point for this model is expected to fall below $200, offering an economical alternative. Given that the Ryzen 5 9600X is already available at a similar price range, it’s plausible that the Ryzen 5 9500F may retail at an even lower price than $179—the initial launch cost of the Ryzen 5 7500F.

For further details, refer to the benchmark data from Geekbench.

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