SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
SMC
80 Overall Score
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Intel Core i9 13900KF 24-core LGA 1700
Intel
93 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
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Intel Core i9 13900KF 24-core LGA 1700
88 out of 100 high confidence 53 reviews
The Intel Core i9-13900K/KF is overwhelmingly praised for its blazing-fast performance in gaming and productivity, with many users noting significant upgrades from older CPUs. Enthusiasts highlight excellent overclocking headroom, often reaching 5.5-6.0 GHz with proper cooling. However, the CPU runs hot, and several reviewers emphasize the need for high-end cooling solutions like 360mm AIOs or custom loops to manage temperatures. A few mention the lack of included cooler and the need for BIOS updates, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- Excellent overclocking headroom
- Great for gaming and productivity
- Good value for money
- Efficient hybrid architecture
Cons
- Runs very hot
- Requires high-end cooling
- No cooler included
- Power hungry under load
- BIOS update needed for stability
Performance 28
Overclocking 12
Thermal management 15
Cooling requirements 10
Value for money 8
Power consumption 5
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Gaming
Budget
Efficiency
Specifications
| SMC EPYC 9555P | Intel Core i9 13900KF | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | EPYC | Core i9 |
| Model | 9555P | 13900KF |
| Codename | Turin | Raptor Lake |
| Class | server | desktop |
| Process | 4★ | 10 |
| 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 | LGA 1700 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | ||
| TDP | 360 | 125★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 400 | 253★ |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
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 (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
Intel Core i9 13900KF 24-core LGA 1700
- Strong single thread (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong efficiency (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ai (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong multi thread (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i9 13900KF
Scores 93 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 28 specs.