SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
SMC
79 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core i7 P8700 2-core Socket P
Intel
57 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
No customer feedback yet
Intel Core i7 P8700 2-core Socket P
85 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
This Core 2 Duo P8700 processor is widely praised as a budget-friendly upgrade for older laptops, offering noticeable performance gains without heating issues. Users highlight its low cost, compatibility with specific models like Dell and HP, and reliable long-term operation. One unit was defective but promptly refunded, so verify compatibility and buy from a reputable seller.
Pros
- Budget-friendly upgrade
- Noticeable performance boost
- Same thermal design power
- Reliable long-term operation
- Compatible with older laptops
Cons
- Risk of defective unit
- Incompatible if specs not understood
- Requires technical knowledge
Value for money 4
Performance 5
Compatibility 2
Reliability 4
Defective unit 1
Thermal design 1
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Efficiency
Budget
Gaming
Specifications
| SMC EPYC 9555P | Intel Core i7 P8700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | EPYC | Core 2 Duo |
| Model | 9555P | P8700 |
| Codename | Turin | Coffee Lake |
| Class | server | laptop |
| Process | 4★ | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 64★ | 2 |
| P-cores | 64★ | 6 |
| Threads | ||
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 64★ | 1.5 |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AMD Socket SP5 | Socket P |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | ||
| TDP | 360 | 25★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 400★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | UHD Graphics 630 |
Pros & Cons
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
- Strong multi thread (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ai (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong platform (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong efficiency (89th percentile)89th %ile
Intel Core i7 P8700 2-core Socket P
- Strong efficiency (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong single thread (74th percentile)
- Strong ai (68th percentile)
- Strong multi thread (67th percentile)
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile
Verdict
Winner: SMC EPYC 9555P
Scores 79 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 26 specs.