SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
SMC
80 Overall Score
vs
AMD FX 8300 8-core AM3+
AMD
42 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
No customer feedback yet
AMD FX 8300 8-core AM3+
72 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The AMD FX-8300 is generally well-regarded for its value and performance in gaming and multitasking, with users praising its overclocking potential and compatibility with DDR3 RAM. However, several reviewers note that the stock cooler is loud and inefficient, recommending an aftermarket solution. There is also some confusion about the L3 cache specification, though one user confirmed it has 8MB. Overall, it's seen as a solid budget CPU, but potential buyers should consider waiting for newer options like Ryzen.
Pros
- Good value for money
- Strong overclocking potential
- Compatible with DDR3 RAM
- Handles gaming well
- Stable at moderate overclocks
Cons
- Stock cooler is loud
- Stock cooler inefficient
- L3 cache spec confusion
- Not a huge upgrade over FX-6350
- May need BIOS update
Stock cooler 3
Overclocking potential 3
Value for money 2
Ram compatibility 3
Gaming performance 2
L3 cache spec 2
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Gaming
Budget
Efficiency
Specifications
| SMC EPYC 9555P | AMD FX 8300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Series | EPYC | FX |
| Model | 9555P | FD8300WMHKBOX |
| Codename | Turin | Vishera |
| Class | server | desktop |
| Process | 4★ | 32 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 64★ | 8 |
| P-cores | 64★ | — |
| Threads | ||
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 64★ | 8 |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | — | 2★ |
| ECC | ✓★ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AMD Socket SP5 | AM3+ |
| PCIe | 5.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | No data | |
| TDP | 360 | 95★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 400★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
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
AMD FX 8300 8-core AM3+
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Strong feature (75th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average single thread (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: SMC EPYC 9555P
Scores 80 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 25 specs.