AMD reportedly prepping Ryzen 5 7500 (non-F) CPU with integrated graphics at double the price - Six-core Zen 4 chip rumored to share identical specs with its F-moniker cousin

AMD is reportedly preparing a new AM5 processor, the Ryzen 5 7500, which would be a non-F variant of its existing chip, meaning it includes integrated graphics. The six-core, twelve-thread CPU is rumored to feature a 3.7 GHz base clock and a 5.0 GHz boost clock, with 38MB of total cache and a 65W TDP. If the integrated graphics match what is seen on the Ryzen 5 7600, it would only include two small RDNA 2 compute units, which is suitable for display output and everyday tasks but not for gaming.

The rumored specs are otherwise identical to the Ryzen 5 7500F, a tray-only processor that currently sells for around $116 in the United States and about 105 Euros in Germany. The key difference between the two CPUs appears to be the price, as the new 7500 non-F is reportedly set to retail for roughly 230 Euros, which converts to about $267 for US consumers. This price point would place the chip significantly above the 7500F, which launched at $179 roughly three years ago.

At that rumored price, the Ryzen 5 7500 would face stiff competition in the current US market. For slightly over $250, a buyer could instead purchase a much more powerful Ryzen 5 9600X alongside a B850 motherboard, according to current Newegg listings. Additionally, the Ryzen 5 7600X3D is available for less than $250 on Amazon right now, offering more cache and stronger gaming performance.

One possible justification for the higher price could be that the non-F chip comes in a boxed retail package with a cooler, whereas the 7500F is only available as a tray processor without such accessories. However, those comparisons are based on current pricing, which can shift dramatically during component shortages, and CPU price increases are no longer uncommon. Since no launch window has been rumored for the 7500 non-F, its release could coincide with a period of elevated prices.

All of these details come from a leaker based in Germany, which is why the price is quoted in Euros, and there is no confirmation on whether the chip will receive a global launch. Until official information is released, the specifications and pricing should be treated as unverified rumors. The processor would be a straightforward addition to AMD's AM5 lineup, with no 3D V-Cache or other special features beyond the added integrated graphics.

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