SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
SMC
76 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core i7 9700K 8-core LGA1151
Intel
67 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
No customer feedback yet
Intel Core i7 9700K 8-core LGA1151
82 out of 100 high confidence 30 reviews
The Intel Core i7-9700K is widely praised for its excellent performance, especially in gaming, with many users reporting high frame rates and low temperatures when paired with good coolers. A few users experienced a faulty chip or initial blue screens, but replacements resolved the issues. The lack of a stock cooler and thermal paste is a common drawback, and some advise waiting for next-gen AMD if budget is a concern.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Low temperatures with good cooler
- Great value for money
- Easy overclocking potential
- Reliable after replacement
Cons
- No stock cooler included
- No thermal paste included
- Potential faulty chip
- Requires separate cooler purchase
- 10-day replacement wait
Performance 6
Temperature 4
Value for money 3
Reliability 3
Cooling solution 4
Customer service 3
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Budget
Gaming
Efficiency
Specifications
| SMC EPYC 9555P | Intel Core i7 9700K | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | EPYC | Core i7 |
| Model | 9555P | 9700K |
| Codename | Turin | Coffee Lake |
| Class | server | desktop |
| Process | 4★ | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 64★ | 8 |
| P-cores | 64★ | — |
| Threads | ||
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 64★ | 2 |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | — | 2★ |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AMD Socket SP5 | LGA 1151 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | ||
| TDP | 360 | 95★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 400★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
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
- Below average social proof (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Intel Core i7 9700K 8-core LGA1151
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong single thread (79th percentile)
- Strong ai (72nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: SMC EPYC 9555P
Scores 76 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 27 specs.