SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
SMC
80 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 3960X 6-core LGA 2011
Intel
50 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
No customer feedback yet
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 3960X 6-core LGA 2011
82 out of 100 high confidence 37 reviews
The Intel Core i7-3960X is overwhelmingly praised for its raw performance, especially in video encoding, 3D rendering, and heavy multitasking. Users highlight its stability under sustained load and excellent overclocking headroom, though some note the high price and that it has been surpassed by newer models. A few mention the X79 chipset quirks and the need for proper cooling.
Pros
- Exceptional multi-core performance
- Excellent overclocking headroom
- Stable under sustained load
- Great for video encoding and rendering
- Handles heavy multitasking and VMs
Cons
- High price
- X79 chipset quirks
- Runs hot when overclocked
- Requires high-end components
- Outperformed by newer models
Performance 25
Overclocking 12
Stability 8
Value for money 7
Cooling 6
Compatibility 5
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Budget
Gaming
Efficiency
Specifications
| SMC EPYC 9555P | Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 3960X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | EPYC | Core i7 Extreme Edition |
| Model | 9555P | 3960X |
| Codename | Turin | Sandy Bridge-E |
| Class | server | desktop |
| Process | 4★ | 32 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 64★ | 6 |
| P-cores | 64★ | — |
| Threads | ||
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 64★ | 1.5 |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | — | 4★ |
| ECC | ✓★ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AMD Socket SP5 | LGA 2011 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 2.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | ||
| TDP | 360 | 130★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 400★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
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 (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 3960X 6-core LGA 2011
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong platform (74th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: SMC EPYC 9555P
Scores 80 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 25 specs.