AMD launches Ryzen 5 5500F and 7500 gaming CPUs

AMD has introduced two new processors aimed at budget-conscious PC builders: the Ryzen 5 5500F and the Ryzen 5 7500. Both are six-core, twelve-thread CPUs but target different hardware platforms.

The Ryzen 5 5500F utilizes the Zen-3 architecture and is designed for the older AM4 socket, supporting DDR4 memory. It features a 3.0 GHz base clock, a 4.4 GHz boost clock, and 16 MB of L3 cache. It does not include an integrated graphics unit. In Europe, the retail price is approximately 105 euros.

The Ryzen 5 7500 is built on the newer Zen-4 architecture for the AM5 socket, requiring DDR5 memory. It offers higher performance with a 3.7 GHz base clock, a 5.0 GHz boost clock, and 32 MB of L3 cache. This model includes an RDNA2-based Radeon graphics unit. The estimated price in Europe is around 200 euros.