AMD’s Zen 5 lineup looks set to grow with the Ryzen 7 9700F, which has quietly surfaced in a pre-built gaming PC listing. A UAE retailer showcased a BlazeCore system page that names the Ryzen 7 9700X in the configuration, yet the description also references a Ryzen 7 9700F with a different boost clock. Whether it’s a typo or a hint at an imminent update, the listing adds fuel to rumors that AMD’s first Zen 5 “F” models are on the way.
The leak lines up with earlier chatter about two new SKUs without integrated graphics: the Ryzen 5 9500F and Ryzen 7 9700F. In AMD’s naming, “F” indicates no iGPU, making these CPUs attractive to gamers pairing them with a dedicated graphics card, but less convenient for users who rely on integrated graphics for troubleshooting or quick setup.
What really stands out here is the clock speed. The page notes a 5.4 GHz boost for the Ryzen 7 9700F, which is 100 MHz lower than the Ryzen 7 9700X’s 5.5 GHz boost. On paper, everything else appears the same: identical core and thread counts, a 3.8 GHz base clock, and the same L3 cache. With such minimal differences, real-world performance should be very close between the two, especially in gaming where a discrete GPU does most of the heavy lifting.
The system itself is listed with an RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB, 16 GB of DDR5 memory, and a 1 TB SSD. While the product page still shows the 9700X as the installed CPU, the mention of the 9700F suggests BlazeCore may be preparing an alternate configuration built around the new chip. That would make sense if the goal is to offer a slightly more affordable Zen 5 option for gamers who don’t need integrated graphics.
Pricing is the wildcard. One recent figure attached to the Ryzen 7 9700F was $294, which seems high for a chip expected to undercut the 9700X. That number could be a placeholder or early estimate rather than a final MSRP. Until AMD makes it official, treat it as tentative.
If this listing is any indication, the Ryzen 7 9700F is close to launch and could quickly become a popular choice for value-focused builds. With Zen 5 architecture, a 5.4 GHz boost clock, and no iGPU, it targets gamers and creators who want top-tier CPU performance paired with a dedicated graphics card. Keep an eye on pre-built configurations and retailer updates as we wait for AMD to confirm specs, pricing, and availability.
