AMD Puts Ryzen 5 7500 at 189 Dollars and 5500F at 99 Dollars
Saturday, September 12, 2026Updated September 13, 2026: AMD set US pricing for two new Ryzen desktop CPUs this week: the Ryzen 5 7500 at $189 and the Ryzen 5 5500F at $99, confirmed September 12 by VideoCardz citing Wccftech's SEP (Suggested E-tailer Price) confirmation directly from AMD. The Ryzen 5 7500 adds a Radeon iGPU to the 7500F recipe on AM5, while the 5500F brings six Zen 3 cores to AM4 motherboards with PCIe 4.0 for under $100. Both chips shipped globally after AMD quietly added them to the desktop lineup September 10. Here is every spec, both price comparisons, and the builds each chip actually belongs in.
Table of Contents
- Ryzen 5 7500 at $189: AM5 with an iGPU
- Ryzen 5 5500F at $99: Zen 3 for the AM4 Upgrade Path
- Spec Sheet Comparison
- Where Both Fit in the Lineup
- Which Build Should You Buy
- MSRP and Street Prices
- Bottom Line
- Frequently Asked Questions
1. Ryzen 5 7500 at $189: AM5 with an iGPU
AMD priced the Ryzen 5 7500 at $189, a figure confirmed by VideoCardz and Wccftech after the chip launched September 10 without pricing. The 7500 is effectively the Ryzen 5 7500F with integrated graphics enabled: six Zen 4 cores, twelve threads, 3.7 GHz base, up to 5.0 GHz boost, and 32MB of L3 cache in the 65W envelope buyers already expect from the AM5 six-core tier.
The added graphics matter more than the clock sheet. A two-CU RDNA 2 iGPU clocked to 2.2 GHz gives the 7500 a video output without a discrete card, which the $179 7500F does not offer. That is the difference between "upgradable workstation first" and "everyday PC that games later." For office builds, HTPCs, and stepping-stone gaming rigs, the $10 premium buys far more than ten dollars of hardware.
The pre-launch European rumor put the chip near 230 euros, and AMD's $189 US price undercuts that expectation. German retail is currently near 228 euros including VAT, while US listings are starting slightly above SEP at around $198. The 7500 is listed as globally available per AMD.
2. Ryzen 5 5500F at $99: Zen 3 for the AM4 Upgrade Path
The Ryzen 5 5500F at $99 is AM4's new budget king. The chip pairs six Zen 3 Vermeer cores with twelve threads at 3.0 GHz base and 4.4 GHz boost, 16MB of L3, and a 65W TDP. The arithmetic is simple: a six-core, twelve-thread desktop processor with PCIe 4.0 for less than the cheapest eight-pin GPU risers.
The interesting wrinkle is silicon. The older Ryzen 5 5500 ($159 SEP) uses Cezanne silicon with PCIe 3.0. The new 5500F uses Vermeer silicon, which restores PCIe 4.0 to the budget AM4 tier. On a B550 board with a fast PCIe 4.0 SSD or current GPU, that restores bandwidth the chip's cheaper sibling gave up.
European retail settled near $100 to $110 USD-equivalent after VAT, close to the US SEP with several retailers showing stock this week per Wccftech. The 5500F is ten years after AM4 arrived, and AMD is still extending the socket's lifespan rather than retiring it.
3. Spec Sheet Comparison
| Spec | Ryzen 5 5500 | Ryzen 5 5500F | Ryzen 5 7500F | Ryzen 5 7500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 3 | Zen 3 | Zen 4 | Zen 4 |
| Silicon | Cezanne | Vermeer | Raphael | Raphael |
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Base / Boost | 3.6 / 4.2 GHz | 3.0 / 4.4 GHz | 3.7 / 5.0 GHz | 3.7 / 5.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 16 MB | 32 MB | 32 MB |
| iGPU | None | None | None | Radeon, 2 CU |
| PCIe | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Memory | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 | AM5 | AM5 |
| TDP | 65W | 65W | 65W | 65W |
| US SEP | $159 | $99 | $179 | $189 |
Source: VideoCardz spec comparison confirmed against AMD's published specifications.
4. Where Both Fit in the Lineup
AMD now runs a four-rung budget ladder. The $99 5500F anchors AM4 with PCIe 4.0, the $159 5500 remains the Cezanne fallback, the $179 7500F holds the no-iGPU AM5 slot, and the $189 7500 tops this tier with graphics and the newest socket. Every price between $99 and $189 now has a six-core option that competes in its own socket generation.
That structure pressures Intel at specific points. At $99 the 5500F undercuts sub-$100 Intel offerings on core count with modern PCIe; at $189 the 7500 prices 32MB of L3 and an iGPU at the level where Intel sells hybrid-chip alternatives. AMD did not announce launch reviews, so real-world benchmarks against Intel remain publisher side, but the pricing math is publicly confirmed.
| Price Tier | Processor | Platform | Value Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| $99 | Ryzen 5 5500F | AM4 | Cheapest six-core PCIe 4.0 chip |
| $159 | Ryzen 5 5500 | AM4 | Higher base clock, PCIe 3.0 |
| $179 | Ryzen 5 7500F | AM5 | Zen 4 efficiency, no iGPU |
| $189 | Ryzen 5 7500 | AM5 | iGPU plus future AM5 upgrade |
5. Which Build Should You Buy
The Ryzen 5 7500 at $189 belongs in a new AM5 build destined for a discrete GPU later. The iGPU does not play modern games well, but it makes the machine usable immediately, adds a recovery display when a GPU fails, and keeps the AM5 motherboard as a long-term upgrade base. Anyone planning DDR5 should start here rather than at the $179 7500F.
The Ryzen 5 5500F at $99 belongs in an AM4 upgrade or a lite gaming box that already owns a B550 board and DDR4. Six cores, twelve threads, and PCIe 4.0 at that price make it the default refresh CPU for aging Ryzen 3 and older Ryzen 5 AM4 systems. Slower base clocks than the 5500 trade determinism for PCIe 4.0 bandwidth and a $60 saving.
Both chips skip a cooler debate: neither ships with AMD's higher-tier stock cooler, and the 65W envelope keeps aftermarket requirements trivial. Pair either with a basic tower cooler and move on.
6. MSRP and Street Prices
The $189 and $99 figures are AMD's suggested e-tailer prices, per Wccftech's confirmation with AMD, not guaranteed street prices. Wccftech and VideoCardz both note US listings appearing slightly above SEP for the 7500 at around $198, while German retail for the 7500 sits near 228 euros including VAT. The 5500F has settled near its US price in Europe around 100 to 110 euros.
Street pricing above SEP is typical for a chip launched within days. Buyers who can wait usually catch the first official price cut or a bundle discount within a month. Budget builders chasing the exact headline number should watch Newegg and Amazon listings rather than the SEP.
7. Bottom Line
AMD just filled its two weakest price gaps. The $99 5500F gives the budget tier a modern six-core with PCIe 4.0, and the $189 7500 gives the AM5 entry a legitimate iGPU option for ten dollars over the 7500F. For the majority of buyers, the 5500F is the AM4 cap-topper and the 7500 is the smartest AM5 start.
At these prices, the old advice to "skip AM4 and go AM5" hinges on motherboard and memory costs, not CPU cost. The 5500F plus cheap DDR4 plus a B550 remains the cheapest honest six-core platform. Anyone bringing DDR5 or a new AM5 board should take the $189 7500 over the F variant without hesitation.
8. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7500 the same as the 7500F?
A: Nearly. The 7500 adds a two-CU Radeon RDNA 2 iGPU clocked to 2.2 GHz over the 7500F; clocks, cache, core count, and socket are otherwise identical. MSRP is $189 versus $179.
Q: Does the Ryzen 5 5500F support PCIe 4.0?
A: Yes. Unlike the Ryzen 5 5500, which uses Cezanne silicon capped at PCIe 3.0, the 5500F uses Vermeer silicon with PCIe 4.0 support.
Q: Are these chips on Amazon yet?
A: Listings are appearing at street prices: the 7500 around $198 and the 5500F near $99 to $110 depending on seller. AMD lists both models as globally available, with European vendors showing stock.
Q: What cooler do these CPUs need?
A: A basic 65W-capable tower cooler. Neither ships with AMD's higher-end stock cooler, but neither runs hot enough to justify liquid cooling.
Q: Can the Ryzen 5 7500 game without a GPU?
A: Not at modern game settings. The iGPU handles desktop, video, and lightweight or older titles, but pairing with a discrete card is required for current gaming.
Q: Should I wait for lower prices?
A: SEP pricing is confirmation, not a sale. These chips launched days ago with street prices slightly above the suggested figure; standard seasonal sales within the next month are the realistic target for below-SEP buying.
Byline: Indie Kings | September 13, 2026
Labels: AMD, Hardware
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