Cores
6
Threads
12
Boost
5.0 GHz
L3 cache
32 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
AM5
Performance breakdown
Gaming16
Productivity15
Single-core16
Multi-core25
Power efficiency16
Lab scores
Performance score16
Cores6
Threads12
Boost clock (GHz)5.0 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p35 fps
1440p28 fps
4K19 fps
Full specifications
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.7 GHz
- Boost clock
- 5.0 GHz
- L1 cache
- 384 KB
- L2 cache
- 6 MB
- L3 cache
- 32 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR5-5200
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- Max temperature
- 61°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 5.0
- Launch price
- $179
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners love the value and gaming speed for a budget build. The usual gripe is the lack of integrated graphics, which means you must have a dedicated GPU.
Pros
- Sips power, stays whisper quiet
- Gets you into the AM5 platform
- Handles modern games without breaking sweat
- Solid upgrade path for the future
Cons
- No integrated graphics at all
- Lacks PCIe 5.0 support
- Cooler not included in box
Verdict
Our verdict on the Ryzen 5 7500F
A solid six-core AM5 chip that trades integrated graphics for a lower price and decent gaming performance.
Get it if you want a fast, efficient gaming CPU for a new AM5 build that runs cool and quiet on the stock cooler. Skip it if you need integrated graphics for a budget build or do heavy video editing that benefits from more cores.
Buy it if…
- You want a solid mid-range gaming PC on a budget.
- You need a fast, modern CPU without paying for integrated graphics.
- You're building a new AM5 system and want great value.
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