SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
SMC
80 Overall Score
vs
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 12-core Socket TR4
AMD
59 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
No customer feedback yet
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 12-core Socket TR4
72 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The AMD Threadripper 2920X is a powerhouse for multithreaded workloads like rendering and video editing, offering excellent value compared to Intel equivalents. However, it runs very hot, requires a liquid cooler, and is not recommended for gaming due to high temperatures and tuning needs. Some users received units without original packaging, and stability can require BIOS tweaking.
Pros
- Excellent multithreaded performance
- Great value for money vs Intel
- Overclocks well to 4.25 GHz
- Good for workstation tasks
- Compatible with older Threadripper boards
Cons
- Runs very hot
- Requires liquid cooling
- Not suitable for gaming
- Stability issues requiring BIOS tweaks
- Some units arrived without original packaging
Multithreaded performance 6
Value for money 5
Heat output 5
Gaming suitability 5
Stability and tuning 4
Packaging condition 3
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Gaming
Efficiency
Budget
Specifications
| SMC EPYC 9555P | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Series | EPYC | Ryzen Threadripper |
| Model | 9555P | 2920X |
| Codename | Turin | — |
| Class | server | hedt |
| Process | 4★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 64★ | 12 |
| P-cores | 64★ | — |
| Threads | ||
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 64★ | 6 |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | — | 4★ |
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AMD Socket SP5 | Socket TR4 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | ||
| TDP | 360 | 180★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 400★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
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
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 12-core Socket TR4
- Strong platform (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong multi thread (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong feature (79th percentile)
- Strong ai (77th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Pricing
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
No current pricing available
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 12-core Socket TR4
Verdict
Winner: SMC EPYC 9555P
Scores 80 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 25 specs.
