SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
SMC
76 Overall Score
vs
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 8-core AM4
AMD
76 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
No customer feedback yet
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 8-core AM4
78 out of 100 high confidence 59 reviews
The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is widely praised as a powerful and efficient 8-core CPU, especially for AM4 upgrades, offering great value and performance for gaming and multitasking. Many users highlight its low 65W TDP, cool operation, and compatibility with older motherboards after a BIOS update. However, a notable number of buyers received units with bent pins or DOA, and the lack of an included cooler and shorter warranty are common concerns. Overall, it's seen as a solid budget-friendly choice for extending the life of an AM4 system.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Low 65W TDP and cool operation
- Great for gaming and multitasking
- Easy AM4 upgrade path
- Strong 8-core performance
Cons
- Bent pins on arrival
- No cooler included
- Short one-year warranty
- Dead on arrival risk
- EOL platform with limited upgrade path
Performance 18
Value for money 12
Thermal efficiency 8
Compatibility 7
Shipping damage 5
Warranty 4
Scores
Productivity
Server
Efficiency
Budget
Ai Llm
Gaming
Specifications
| SMC EPYC 9555P | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Series | EPYC | Ryzen 7 |
| Model | 9555P | 5700X |
| Codename | Turin | Vermeer |
| Class | server | desktop |
| Process | 4★ | 7 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 64★ | 8 |
| P-cores | 64★ | 8 |
| Threads | ||
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 64★ | 4 |
| 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 | AM4 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | ||
| TDP | 360 | 65★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 400★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | None |
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
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 8-core AM4
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong efficiency (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong single thread (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
No current pricing available
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 8-core AM4
Verdict
Winner: SMC EPYC 9555P
Scores 76 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 27 specs.
