Intel Core i9 X-Series 7960X 16-core LGA 2066
Intel
66 Overall Score
vs
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
SMC
80 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i9 X-Series 7960X 16-core LGA 2066
78 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The Intel Core i9-7820X is a powerhouse for enthusiasts, delivering exceptional overclocking and single-core performance, but it comes with a hefty price tag and a notable flaw: lack of SGX support for 4K Blu-ray playback. While some users praise its raw power and low temperatures, others point out that AMD offers better value for most buyers. Overall, it's a niche product for those who demand top-tier performance and are willing to pay for it.
Pros
- Exceptional overclocking capability
- High single-core performance
- Great for gaming and rendering
- Low temperatures with good cooling
- Powerful for heavy workloads
Cons
- High price
- No SGX support for 4K Blu-ray
- Requires delidding for extreme overclocking
- Not recommended for stock users
Performance 7
Overclocking 5
Value for money 4
Temperature 3
Sgx support 1
Recommendation 3
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Budget
Gaming
Efficiency
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 X-Series 7960X | SMC EPYC 9555P | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i9 | EPYC |
| Model | 7960X | 9555P |
| Codename | Skylake X | Turin |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 14 | 4★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 16 | 64★ |
| P-cores | — | 64★ |
| Threads | ||
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 16 | 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 | LGA 2066 | AMD Socket SP5 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | ||
| TDP | 165★ | 360 |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 400★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i9 X-Series 7960X 16-core LGA 2066
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ai (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong multi thread (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong platform (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average affordability (23rd percentile)
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
Verdict
Winner: SMC EPYC 9555P
Scores 80 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.