SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
SMC
76 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core i9 14900F 24-core LGA1700
Intel
92 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
No customer feedback yet
Intel Core i9 14900F 24-core LGA1700
92 out of 100 medium confidence 26 reviews
The Intel Core i5-14500 is widely praised as a fast, power-efficient midrange CPU that offers excellent value for money. Verified buyers highlight its easy installation, quiet operation with the stock cooler, and strong performance in both gaming and productivity tasks. A few users note it runs cooler than expected even under load, and many recommend it as a worthy upgrade from older generations.
Pros
- Fast performance for gaming and productivity
- Excellent value for money
- Low power consumption (65W TDP)
- Easy installation and setup
- Quiet operation with stock cooler
Cons
- Stock cooler may not suit all users
- Slightly slower than K-series variants
- Requires BIOS update for some older motherboards
- Limited overclocking potential (non-K)
Performance 18
Value for money 10
Power efficiency 8
Ease of installation 7
Cooling and temperature 6
Compatibility 5
Scores
Efficiency
Productivity
Budget
Server
Ai Llm
Gaming
Specifications
| SMC EPYC 9555P | Intel Core i9 14900F | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | EPYC | Core i9 |
| Model | 9555P | 14900F |
| Codename | Turin | Raptor Lake |
| Class | server | desktop |
| Process | 4★ | 7 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 64★ | 24 |
| P-cores | 64★ | 8 |
| E-cores | — | 16★ |
| Threads | ||
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 64★ | 32 |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | — | 2★ |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AMD Socket SP5 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | ||
| TDP | 360 | 65★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 400 | 219★ |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | No |
Pros & Cons
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
- Below average social proof (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Intel Core i9 14900F 24-core LGA1700
- Strong efficiency (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong single thread (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong platform (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i9 14900F
Scores 92 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 28 specs.