AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition 16-core AM5
AMD
95 Overall Score
vs
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
SMC
80 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition 16-core AM5
78 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews
The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 is praised for eliminating the scheduling issues that plagued its predecessor, offering dual symmetrical 3D V-Cache for seamless gaming and productivity. Users highlight its top-tier performance, especially for hybrid workloads, but note it's overkill for pure gaming compared to the cheaper 9800X3D. Some concerns remain about binning quality and high power draw, but overall it's seen as a hassle-free upgrade for enthusiasts.
Pros
- No scheduling issues
- Dual symmetrical 3D V-Cache
- Top-tier gaming performance
- Excellent for hybrid workloads
- Easy installation and setup
Cons
- High price tag
- Overkill for pure gaming
- Potential binning quality issues
- High power draw (up to 260W)
- Requires BIOS update for compatibility
Scheduling issues 5
Gaming performance 6
Value for money 4
Binning quality 2
Power consumption 3
Ease of installation 4
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition | SMC EPYC 9555P | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Series | Ryzen 9 | EPYC |
| Model | 9950X3D2 | 9555P |
| Codename | Granite Ridge | Turin |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 4 | 4 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 16 | 64★ |
| P-cores | 16 | 64★ |
| Threads | ||
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 16 | 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 | 200★ | 360 |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 400★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | — |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition 16-core AM5
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ai (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong multi thread (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong single thread (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
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
Pricing
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition 16-core AM5
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 27 specs.
