AMD has quietly expanded its desktop processor portfolio with the launch of two new Ryzen 5 series chips: the Ryzen 5 7500 and the Ryzen 5 5500F. Rather than dishing out press release hyperbole about unrivalled performance, the firm has sensibly aimed these two 65 W processors at the value-conscious crowd, catering to both the modern Socket AM5 and the stubbornly persistent AM4 platform.
For those looking to build on the AM5 platform, the new Ryzen 5 7500 steps in as a highly capable 6-core, 12-thread processor. It features a base clock of 3.7 GHz and can boost up to 5.0 GHz. Crucially, unlike “F” series chips, the Ryzen 5 7500 includes built-in AMD Radeon graphics. This makes it a genuinely versatile choice for users who are holding off on purchasing a discrete GPU right away, or those building compact, everyday systems that don’t need dedicated hardware. The chip is equipped with 38 MB of total cache.
Proving that the AM4 socket absolutely refuses to die, AMD also introduced the Ryzen 5 5500F. Aimed squarely at the entry-level market, this processor features a 6-core, 12-thread configuration but operates at a slightly lower 3.0 GHz base and 4.4 GHz boost frequency. As denoted by the “F” suffix, the Ryzen 5 5500F lacks integrated graphics and will strictly require a discrete graphics card to output a display. It packs 19 MB of total cache, making it a compelling, low-power upgrade for older AM4 motherboards.
Indian pricing is not yet available at the time of writing, while exact retail availability dates were also omitted from the provided information.
