The first Ryzen 9000F CPU is now official - tech
(hx) 10:58 AM CEST - Sep,07 2025
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Ryzen 5 9500F is a 6-core Zen 5 processor confirmed to use Granite Ridge silicon, available only in China. AMD announced the new SKU today through its official website and online store. The company clearly states that availability is limited to China, making this a country-exclusive SKU, which is rather uncommon.
The 9500F features 6 Zen 5 cores and 12 threads, with boost clocks up to 5.0 GHz. It is rated at 65W TDP and includes 32MB of L3 cache. On paper, it runs 200 MHz slower than the Ryzen 5 9600, an OEM-only SKU that is still widely available at retail. The 9500F may be harder to purchase given its regional restriction. The Ryzen 5 9500F is priced at 1,299 RMB (about $181 before taxes and shipping). At this price point, the Ryzen 5 9600 or even the 9600X may be better options, as both are also under $200.
AMD’s website listing confirms that the 9500F lacks integrated graphics. As with other F-series models, it does not include RDNA2 cores found in the IOD. Interestingly, there is no Ryzen 7 9700F listed on the Chinese site, leaving open the possibility that this SKU may launch globally or not be released at all.
AMD has shared a comparison between the Ryzen 5 9500F and Ryzen 5 7500F in gaming:
Watch Dogs: Legion +7%
Far Cry 6 +8%
PUBG +15%
DOTA 2 +15%
Borderlands 3 +18%
CS:GO 2 (Counter-Strike 2) +24%
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