AMD Ryzen 5 1600X 6-core AMD Socket AM4
AMD
62 Overall Score
vs
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
SMC
80 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X 6-core AMD Socket AM4
72 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X is praised for its strong multi-core performance and value, especially for video editing, but users note it lacks a cooler and integrated graphics. Overclocking potential is good, but it runs hot and requires a quality AM4 cooler. Overall, it's a solid choice for budget builds, though the non-X 1600 offers better value for most.
Pros
- Strong multi-core performance
- Great value for money
- Good overclocking potential
- Better than i7-6700 for editing
Cons
- No cooler included
- No integrated graphics
- Runs hot
- Requires quality AM4 cooler
Performance 4
Value for money 3
Cooling requirements 4
Overclocking 3
Included accessories 3
Integrated graphics 2
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Budget
Efficiency
Gaming
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 5 1600X | SMC EPYC 9555P | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Series | Ryzen 5 | EPYC |
| Model | 1600X | 9555P |
| Codename | Summit Ridge | Turin |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 14 | 4★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6 | 64★ |
| P-cores | 6 | 64★ |
| Threads | ||
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 3 | 64★ |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM4 | AMD Socket SP5 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | ||
| TDP | 95★ | 360 |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 400★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X 6-core AMD Socket AM4
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Strong platform (75th percentile)
- Strong multi thread (67th percentile)
- Strong efficiency (65th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
- Strong multi thread (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ai (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong platform (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong efficiency (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Winner: SMC EPYC 9555P
Scores 80 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 25 specs.