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AMD Ryzen 5 7500F vs Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500: Comparison
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F vs Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500: the l3 cache difference
On l3 cache the spread is 72%, AMD Ryzen 5 7500F 32 MB against Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500 9 MB, so AMD Ryzen 5 7500F takes it. Add l2 cache to that, 6 MB on the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F versus 1.5 MB on the Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500, and the pattern holds. AMD Ryzen 5 7500F also leads on pcie lanes, 24 on the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F versus 16 on the Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500.
Which should you buy, AMD Ryzen 5 7500F or Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500?
Buy the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F for budget gaming builds and Discrete-GPU systems, though it is not built for systems without a discrete GPU and workstation multi-threaded loads. it is not the pick for enthusiasts wanting to overclock, the unlocked i5-9600K offers that flexibility. It is equally the pick for mainstream desktop builders wanting a modest clock speed step up over the entry-level i5-9400. Our rating of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (7.6/10): the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a smart value pick for gamers who already have a discrete graphics card.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, tdp and form factor are identical here. They match on 5 further specifications as well.
Which is cheaper, AMD Ryzen 5 7500F or Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500?
Cost splits them too. AMD Ryzen 5 7500F sits at $179, Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500 at $192, 7% more.
Frequently asked questions
Do the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500 differ on total threads?
Yes. Total Threads reads 12 on the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F versus 6 on the Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500.
Is the Market Segment the same on the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500?
It is. Both are listed at Desktop, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Product Line
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
- Ryzen 5
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500
- Core i5
Form Factor
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
- Desktop
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500
- Desktop
Model Number
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
- 7500F
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500
- 9500
Codename
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
- Raphael
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500
- Coffee Lake
Release Year
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
- 2023
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500
- 2019
TDP
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
- 65 W
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500
- 65 W
iGPU
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
- None
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500
- Intel UHD Graphics 630
Market Segment
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
- Desktop
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500
- Desktop
Microarchitecture
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
- Zen 4 (7000 series)
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500
- Coffee Lake
Socket
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
- AM5
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500
- FCLGA1151
Socket Status
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
- Current
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500
- End of Life
Process Node
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
- 5 nm
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500
- 14 nm
Total Cores
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
- 6
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500
- 6
Performance Cores
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
- 6
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500
- 6
Efficiency Cores
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
- 0
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500
- 0
Total Threads
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
- 12Best
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500
- 6
SMT Enabled
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
- Yes
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500
- No
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
- 3.7 GHz
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500
- 3.0 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
- 5 GHz
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500
- 4.4 GHz
L2 Cache
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
- 6 MBBest
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500
- 1.5 MB-75%
L3 Cache
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
- 32 MBBest
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500
- 9 MB-72%
Base Power
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
- 65 W
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500
- 65 W
Memory Type
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
- DDR5Best
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500
- DDR4-2666
Max Memory Speed
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
- 5200 MT/sBest
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500
- 2666 MT/s
Memory Channels
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
- 2
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500
- 2
Max Memory Capacity
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
- 128 GB
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500
- 128 GB
Integrated Graphics
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
- No
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500
- Yes
Copilot Plus Certified
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
- No
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500
- No
PCIe Generation
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
- 5.0
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500
- PCIe 3.0
PCIe Lanes
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
- 24
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500
- 16-33%
Launch MSRP
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
- $179
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500
- $192
Retail Availability
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
- true
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500
- Discontinued
Which one should you pick?
Choose 7500F if you want the higher L2 cache (6 MB vs 1.5 MB), the higher L3 cache (32 MB vs 9 MB) and the higher memory channels (2 vs 2).
Choose 9500 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9500 |
|---|---|---|
| Newegg | $179.00 View on Newegg | |
| Consumercarts listing | $192.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
7.6 / 10 Expert Rating
The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a smart value pick for gamers who already have a discrete graphics card.