Intel Core i7 9700 vs SMC EPYC 9555P
Intel Core i7 9700 8-core LGA1151
Intel
64 Overall Score
vs
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
SMC
80 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i7 9700 8-core LGA1151
78 out of 100 high confidence 66 reviews
The Intel Core i7-9700 is widely praised for its fast performance, easy installation, and cool operation, making it a solid upgrade for gaming and productivity. However, several users noted the included stock cooler is inadequate and loud, and a few reported issues like missing integrated graphics or a defective memory controller. Overall, it's a strong CPU for those not interested in overclocking, though some feel it's overpriced compared to AMD alternatives.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Easy installation
- Cool operation
- Good for gaming
- Great upgrade value
Cons
- Inadequate stock cooler
- Loud stock fan
- Missing integrated graphics
- Overpriced vs AMD
- Defective memory controller
Performance 18
Installation 8
Cooling 10
Value for money 6
Integrated graphics 3
Reliability 4
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Efficiency
Budget
Gaming
Specifications
| Intel Core i7 9700 | SMC EPYC 9555P | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i7 | EPYC |
| Model | 9700 | 9555P |
| Codename | Coffee Lake | Turin |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 14 | 4★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 8 | 64★ |
| P-cores | — | 64★ |
| Threads | ||
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 2 | 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 | LGA1151 | AMD Socket SP5 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | ||
| TDP | 65★ | 360 |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 400★ |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i7 9700 8-core LGA1151
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong efficiency (78th percentile)
- Strong single thread (78th percentile)
- Strong ai (70th percentile)
- Below average affordability (34th 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
Intel Core i7 9700 8-core LGA1151
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: SMC EPYC 9555P
Scores 80 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 27 specs.
