AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core AM4
AMD
82 Overall Score
vs
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
SMC
80 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core AM4
88 out of 100 high confidence 208 reviews
The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is widely praised as a powerful and fast processor for gaming, content creation, and multitasking, offering excellent value on the AM4 platform. Users highlight its strong multi-core performance and compatibility with existing AM4 motherboards, though many note it runs hot and requires a high-quality cooler. A few negative reviews mention receiving a used unit or issues with price matching, but the overwhelming sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Excellent multi-core performance
- Great value for the price
- Fast gaming performance
- Compatible with AM4 motherboards
- Easy to install
Cons
- Runs very hot
- No cooler included
- Requires high-end cooling
- Some received used units
- Not on newest platform
Performance 45
Value for money 30
Cooling requirements 15
Compatibility 12
Heat output 10
Ease of installation 8
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Efficiency
Budget
Gaming
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | SMC EPYC 9555P | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Series | Ryzen 9 | EPYC |
| Model | 5900X | 9555P |
| Codename | Vermeer | Turin |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 7 | 4★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 12 | 64★ |
| P-cores | 12 | 64★ |
| Threads | ||
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 6 | 64★ |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM4 | AMD Socket SP5 |
| PCIe | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | ||
| TDP | 105★ | 360 |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 400★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | None | — |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core AM4
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong efficiency (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ai (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (23rd percentile)
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
Pricing
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core AM40.106score per dollar
vs
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP50.005score per dollar
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core AM4 offers 21.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Scores 82 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 27 specs.
