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AMD Ryzen 5 9500F
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AMD Ryzen 5 9500F — Benchmarks & Specs

Bottom line: how fast is the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F?

At 1080p (Ultra), the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F averages 455 fps in Counter-Strike 2, per PauseHardware. In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 28,339 points, per PassMark Software.

Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F is a processor from the Zen 5 family from AMD. Data on this page draws on 10 synthetic benchmark results, 4 measured game frame-rate results, aggregated from public benchmark databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench) and the LocalLLaMA community. Read this page when shopping the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K, productivity benchmarks, or local LLM inference).

Gaming Performance (measured FPS)

Average and 1% low frame rates by game, resolution, and quality preset. Bars are scaled against the fastest result on this page.

Measured gaming frame rates for the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F by game, resolution, and quality preset. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Source
Counter-Strike 2 1080p Ultra 455 fps — PauseHardware 2025-09-16
Counter-Strike 2 1080p High 455 fps — FYIPC 2025-09-13
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 243 fps — FYIPC 2025-09-13
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Ultra 164 fps — PauseHardware 2025-09-16

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

Synthetic benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 28,339 points PassMark Software 2026-07-19
PassMark CPU Mark 27,909 pts PassMark 2026-04-20
Cinebench R23 multi 16,234 points PauseHardware 2025-09-16
Geekbench 6 multi 14,369 points Geekbench Browser 2025-08-20
Cinebench R23 multi 12,810 points TechSpot 2025-11-12
PassMark Single Thread 4,259 points PassMark Software 2026-07-19
PassMark Single Thread 4,230 pts PassMark 2026-04-20
Geekbench 6 single 3,122 points Geekbench Browser 2025-08-20
Cinebench R23 single 2,008 points PauseHardware 2025-09-16
Cinebench R23 single 1,690 points TopCPU 2026-08-01

AMD Ryzen 5 9500F — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F best used for?
AMD Ryzen 5 9500F is a Zen 5-family processor. Use it for mainstream desktops and gaming-focused builds. Check the synthetic benchmark scores below for at-a-glance comparison.
When was the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Release year and launch MSRP aren't on file for AMD Ryzen 5 9500F. Current pricing is visible on the linked Amazon product cards below.
Where do the benchmark numbers on this page come from?
Synthetic benchmarks are scraped from public databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench Browser, Cinebench leaderboards). AI inference numbers come from the LocalLLaMA community (Reddit threads, llama.cpp / Ollama discussion logs, and Phoronix when available). Every benchmark row carries an inline source citation — click through to verify the original number.
How does the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F compare to its predecessor?
Compare AMD Ryzen 5 9500F side-by-side against other processors on the Compare tool below. Synthetic benchmark scores let you place this SKU within its generation; the spec table shows the architectural and process-node differences from one generation to the next.
Where can I buy the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F?
Active Amazon listings aren't on file for this exact SKU yet. See the linked benchmark sources and the Compare tool for adjacent parts that may be in stock — and check the /benchmarks index for the latest curated picks in this category.

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