Ryzen 5 9500F

6 cores · 12 threads · up to 5.0 GHz on AM5.

4 · 8 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

5.0 GHz

L3 cache

32 MB

TDP

65W

Socket

AM5

Performance breakdown

Gaming17

Productivity16

Single-core16

Multi-core25

Power efficiency17

Lab scores

Performance score17

Cores6

Threads12

Boost clock (GHz)5.0 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p37 fps

1440p30 fps

4K20 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Granite Ridge
Process node: 4 nm
Socket: AM5
Release year: 2025
Total cores: 6
Threads: 12

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.8 GHz
Boost clock: 5.0 GHz
L1 cache: 480 KB
L2 cache: 6 MB
L3 cache: 32 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR5
Base power (TDP): 65W
PCIe: PCIe 5.0
Launch price: $219

Technologies

Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners love the zippy everyday performance and low power draw. The main gripe is the cooler can be noisy under load, and some miss the integrated graphics.

Pros

Gaming runs smooth on any modern title
Does everyday tasks without breaking a sweat
Stays cool even with the stock cooler
Won't force a pricey motherboard upgrade

Cons

No PCIe 5.0 support
Only six cores available
Integrated graphics completely absent

Verdict

Our verdict on the Ryzen 5 9500F

A six-core Granite Ridge chip that trades integrated graphics for a lower price and surprisingly cool 65W operation.

Get it if you want a great value midrange CPU for gaming or everyday work that runs cool and quiet on AM5. Skip it if you need heavy multi-core performance for video editing or rendering, where a higher-tier chip is a better fit.