AMD Ryzen 5 9500F vs AMD Ryzen 7 9700F
85.3Single-core93.5
54.7Multi-core65
64.1Gamingspec-based67.2
1 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 9500F7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9700F
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9700F wins this desktop processor face-off, 74.1 to 66.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+10) and single-core (+8). AMD Ryzen 5 9500F still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F
- Stronger single-core score: 94 vs 85
- Stronger multi-core score: 65 vs 55
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
- 33% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 6 MB
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9500F | AMD Ryzen 7 9700F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2025 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9500F | AMD Ryzen 7 9700F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.5 GHz+10% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 8 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 32 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9500F | AMD Ryzen 7 9700F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9500F | AMD Ryzen 7 9700F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9500F | AMD Ryzen 7 9700F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,082Top 15% | 3,342+8%Top 3% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,454Top 38% | 16,093+20%Top 26% |
| PassMark | 28,087Top 45% | 36,396+30%Top 33% |
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