AMD’s first Ryzen 9000 “F” models—Zen 5 chips without integrated graphics—are popping up at US retailers, hinting that shipments to customers are imminent. Early listings show the Ryzen 7 9700F at $294 and the Ryzen 5 9500F at $217 on Shop BLT, though these prices may be placeholders rather than final MSRPs.
What’s listed so far
– Ryzen 7 9700F
– Cores/threads: 8/16 (a retailer typo lists 8/12)
– Base clock: 3.8 GHz (same as Ryzen 7 9700X)
– Boost clock: not confirmed; likely lower than 9700X
– TDP: 65W
– Ryzen 5 9500F
– Cores/threads: 6/12
– Base clock: 3.8 GHz
– Boost clock: 5.0 GHz per retailer listing; matches prior benchmark sightings
– Cache: 38 MB (L2+L3)
– TDP: 65W
Pricing picture and value outlook
– Ryzen 7 9700F at $294 falls within the expected $250–$300 range but looks a touch steep if its boost clocks land below the 9700X. With the 9700X hovering around $329 at many stores, an official $279 price for the 9700F would make more sense—still speculation until AMD confirms.
– Ryzen 5 9500F at $217 feels overpriced right now, especially with the Ryzen 5 9600X regularly available near $200 or even lower. The previous-gen Ryzen 5 7500F launched at $179, and many expected the 9500F to hit a similar MSRP.
What this means for builders
– These F-series Zen 5 chips target gamers and creators who already plan to use a discrete GPU. If priced right, they could be compelling entry points into Ryzen 9000 performance with 65W efficiency.
– Today’s retailer numbers don’t yet offer slam-dunk value versus the 9700X and 9600X, so waiting for AMD’s official pricing and full specs is the smart move.
– Broader availability across more retailers is expected soon, alongside formal confirmation of clocks and pricing.
Bottom line
Early listings confirm the Ryzen 7 9700F and Ryzen 5 9500F are real and nearing shelves, but treat current prices as placeholders. Keep an eye out for AMD’s announcement—final MSRPs will determine whether these no-iGPU Zen 5 chips become the go-to picks for budget-conscious builders.
