On Sunday, AMD quietly launched its most affordable Zen 4-based processor yet, the Ryzen 5 7500F. This six-core CPU lacks integrated graphics and carries a recommended price tag of $179. Just like we reported, the chip debuts in China, but AMD has listed it on its product page for global availability, meaning it could come to other regions over time. The Ryzen 5 7500F processor will make AMD's AM5 platform more accessible to gamers with limited budgets who are looking forward to future upgrades.
AMD's Ryzen 5 7500F is a six-core processor with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a maximum boost clock of up to 5.0 GHz. The CPU features 6MB of L2 cache in total, 32MB of L3 cache, and a dual-channel DDR5 memory subsystem officially supporting DDR5-5200, but which can handle much higher data transfer rates, especially when used with modules supporting AMD's EXPO profiles. The processor is rated for a 65W TDP and has a locked multiplier, so it can't be overclocked easily. Those who want overclockability will probably have to opt for a more expensive Ryzen 5 7600X, which has an MSRP of $299 and is among the best processors for gaming.
