AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D 12-core AM5
AMD
99 Overall Score
vs
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
SMC
80 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D 12-core AM5
88 out of 100 high confidence 35 reviews
The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional gaming performance and multitasking capabilities, often matching or exceeding the 9800X3D. Users highlight its cool operation, easy installation, and value for content creation. However, a single verified review reports a severe shipping error and poor customer service, which slightly tempers the otherwise stellar sentiment.
Pros
- Exceptional gaming performance
- Runs cool under load
- Easy installation
- Great for multitasking and content creation
- Fast clock speeds and large cache
Cons
- Shipping error and poor customer service (one case)
- Pricey without trade-in
Gaming performance 12
Multitasking and content creation 8
Thermal performance 7
Value for money 6
Ease of installation 5
Customer service and shipping 1
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Gaming
Productivity
Budget
Server
Ai Llm
Efficiency
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D | SMC EPYC 9555P | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Series | Ryzen 9 | EPYC |
| Model | 9900X3D | 9555P |
| Codename | Granite Ridge | Turin |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 4 | 4 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 12 | 64★ |
| P-cores | 12 | 64★ |
| Threads | ||
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 12 | 64★ |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | AMD Socket SP5 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | ||
| TDP | 120★ | 360 |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 400★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | — |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D 12-core AM5
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong single thread (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ai (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong efficiency (95th percentile)95th %ile
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
Verdict
Winner: AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
Scores 99 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 27 specs.