Intel Core i9 10920X 12-core LGA2066
Intel
74 Overall Score
vs
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
SMC
76 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i9 10920X 12-core LGA2066
78 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews
The Intel Core i9-10920X is praised for its strong multi-core performance, fast delivery, and cooler-than-expected operation, especially after upgrading cooling. However, it is noted as a niche product, with most users better off choosing Zen 2 unless they already own an X299 motherboard. The main downside is its high price, with several reviewers wishing it were $100-$200 cheaper.
Pros
- Strong multi-core performance
- Fast delivery
- Runs cooler than expected
- Good overclocking potential
- Great for existing X299 owners
Cons
- High price
- Niche product for most users
- Requires good cooling
- Needs high-wattage PSU
Performance 5
Price 3
Cooling 3
Value for money 2
Niche appeal 2
Delivery speed 1
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Budget
Gaming
Efficiency
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 10920X | SMC EPYC 9555P | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i9 | EPYC |
| Model | 10920X | 9555P |
| Codename | Cascade Lake | Turin |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 14 | 4★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 12 | 64★ |
| P-cores | — | 64★ |
| Threads | ||
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 12 | 64★ |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 4★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA2066 | AMD Socket SP5 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | ||
| TDP | 165★ | 360 |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 400★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| NPU TOPS | 0.10000000149011612★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i9 10920X 12-core LGA2066
- Strong feature (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong platform (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong ai (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong multi thread (82nd percentile)82nd %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
- Below average social proof (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i9 10920X 12-core LGA2066
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: SMC EPYC 9555P
Scores 76 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 27 specs.
