AMD is expanding its AM5 lineup with two iGPU-less "Granite Ridge" processors, which have been spotted in retailer feeds, indicating a likely near-term launch. ShopBLT listed the Ryzen 7 9700F and Ryzen 5 9500F, with the 9700F shown as an eight-core, twelve-thread part with a 65-watt TDP, priced at $294, and the 9500F listed as a six-core, twelve-thread part with a 65-watt TDP, priced at $218. Both chips were previously hinted at in motherboard BIOS updates and benchmarking logs, and they were widely expected during the late summer window. AMD has not confirmed dates, but seeing retail listings in September after an August forecast suggests the company is close to announcing availability. For builders who do not require integrated graphics, these F variants offer the same core counts and thermal envelopes, relying on a discrete GPU instead. Retail availability could surface within the coming weeks.

The pricing snapshot is currently painting a messy picture. Retail and distributor feeds sometimes show placeholder numbers, and early listings do not always match final street prices. For context, the 9700X is currently listed near the $329 range, while six-core parts have been trading under $200 in some channels. Since F variants lack an iGPU, they are usually positioned below their iGPU-equipped siblings, but the ShopBLT figures do not yet paint a consistent picture. In terms of performance, the two F SKUs are expected to match their non-F counterparts since the architectural configuration appears the same. Official AMD product pages and independent reviews should settle the details shortly, so we are waiting to see if these new SKUs make sense for AMD to add to the AM5 product family.