AMD Ryzen 5 7500 Leak: Zen 4 6-Core With iGPU Returns [2026]
Sunday, September 06, 2026AMD Ryzen 5 7500 Leak: Zen 4 6-Core With iGPU Returns [2026]
By Indie Kings | September 6, 2026 | Updated September 6, 2026 | 7 min read
AMD is prepping a Ryzen 5 7500 (non-F) for AM5, per leaker Roland Quandt via TechPowerUp Sept 4, 2026. 6-core Zen 4 Raphael, 3.7 GHz base / 5.0 GHz boost, 38MB cache, 65W TDP. Big deal: restores integrated graphics to $140 tier 7500F left empty.
Table of Contents
- 1. Leaked specs
- 2. 7500 vs 7500F vs 7600 vs 7500X3D
- 3. iGPU: what you actually get
- 4. Price problem: €230 rumor
- 5. Should you buy or wait for Zen 6?
- 6. FAQ
1. Leaked specs
- Cores: 6C / 12T Zen 4 Raphael
- Clocks: 3.7 GHz base, 5.0 GHz boost
- Cache: 38MB total (32MB L3 + 6MB L2)
- TDP: 65W AM5
- iGPU: Radeon RDNA2 2CU inferred (non-F = graphics, leak did not specify CU count)
- Source: Roland Quandt on Bluesky via TechPowerUp, Wccftech, VideoCardz
2. 7500 vs 7500F vs 7600 vs 7500X3D
| CPU | Cores | Base / Boost | Cache | iGPU | Street Price Sept 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7500 (new, rumored) | 6/12 | 3.7 / 5.0 | 38MB | Yes RDNA2 | €230 (~$267 rumored) |
| 7500F | 6/12 | 3.7 / 5.0 | 38MB | No | $130-140 |
| 7600 | 6/12 | 3.8 / 5.1 | 38MB | Yes | ~$173-201 |
| 7600X | 6/12 | 4.7 / 5.3 | 38MB | Yes | ~$160 |
| 7500X3D | 6/12 | 3.3 / 4.5 | 96MB+ V-Cache | No | ~$285 |
Same clocks as 7500F. Only delta is iGPU. 700 MHz slower base than 7600X, 300 MHz slower boost.
3. iGPU: what you actually get
Expect 2CU RDNA2 like 7600 / 7600X: display out, 4K60 office, troubleshooting without dGPU, QuickSync alternative for H.264. Not gaming. Caution: Tom's Hardware notes iGPU inferred from non-F naming, not in Quandt leak text. Treat as high-confidence, not confirmed.
4. Price problem: €230 rumor
Wccftech cites €230 (~$267). That breaks logic:
- 7500F $130-140 same silicon minus iGPU
- 7600X $160 faster + iGPU
- 7600 ~$173-201 faster + iGPU
At $267, 7500 costs more than faster chips. Likely EU tray / early listing, not US MSRP. Fair price: $149-179. If launches at $200+, skip. AMD clearing Raphael dies before Zen 6 Olympic Ridge, AM5 supported through 2029.
5. Should you buy or wait for Zen 6?
- Budget AM5 no GPU: wait for $149 street. Ideal office / troubleshooting chip.
- Gaming: 7600X $160 or 7500X3D $285 beats it. X3D cache wins 1% lows.
- Upgrade path: any AM5 board takes Zen 6 later. 7500 good placeholder if cheap.
- Need now: 7500F $135 + cheapest dGPU still cheaper than $267 7500.
6. FAQ
When does Ryzen 5 7500 launch?
No AMD date. Leak Sept 4, 2026. Expect Q4 2026 retail.
Does it have integrated graphics?
Likely yes RDNA2 2CU. Inferred from non-F name, not explicitly in leak. Await AMD spec sheet.
7500 vs 7500F difference?
Same 3.7/5.0 GHz, 38MB, 65W. 7500 adds iGPU.
What motherboard?
Any AM5 (B650, B650E, X670, B840). No new board needed. Update BIOS.
Wait for Zen 6?
Zen 6 Olympic Ridge keeps AM5. If 7500 over $180, buy 7600X now or wait.
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