AMD has confirmed pricing for two new Ryzen 5 desktop processors, giving budget PC builders more options across its AM4 and AM5 platforms, according to WCCFTech. The Ryzen 5 7500 will carry a suggested price of $189, while the older-generation Ryzen 5 5500F will be available for just $99.
The two chips target different upgrade paths, with the Ryzen 5 5500F extending the life of the long-running AM4 platform while the Ryzen 5 7500 offers a lower-cost entry into AM5.
Both processors feature 6 CPU cores and 12 threads, but they are based on different architectures. The Ryzen 5 5500F uses AMD's Zen 3 architecture and Vermeer silicon, while the Ryzen 5 7500 is built on Zen 4 and uses Raphael silicon. Both carry a 65W default TDP.
Unlike the Ryzen 5 7500F, the new Ryzen 5 7500 also includes basic integrated Radeon graphics, letting users run a system without a dedicated graphics card. The full specifications for the Ryzen 5 7500 and Ryzen 5 5500F are available at AMD's official website.
The Ryzen 5 5500F, with its aggressive pricing, makes for a very feasible option for those on AM4 who want to upgrade their CPU without replacing their motherboard or DDR4 memory amid the ongoing DRAM crisis.
AMD introduced the AM4 platform back in 2016, and the company is keeping it alive to this day with new CPUs. AMD similarly brought the Ryzen 7 5800X3D back in June at $349.
At $99, the Ryzen 5 5500F looks like an excellent option for users who want to extend the life of an existing AM4 system without the cost of a new motherboard and DDR5 memory. Its main competition could come from the Ryzen 5 5600, which offers double the L3 cache but currently costs around $140.
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The Ryzen 5 7500, on the other hand, offers a modern route into AM5 at $189, with Zen 4 performance and integrated graphics. With both processors targeting different segments of the budget market, AMD continues to give PC builders more flexibility across its two desktop platforms.
