SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
SMC
80 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core i3 7100 2-core LGA 1151
Intel
48 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
No customer feedback yet
Intel Core i3 7100 2-core LGA 1151
72 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
Most buyers are happy with the CPU's performance and price, especially for custom builds. However, there is confusion about whether a heatsink/fan is included, with one buyer disappointed it wasn't. Overall, it's a good value for those who know what they're getting.
Pros
- Fast 4-core processor
- Low power 53 watt
- Great price
- Overclocking potential
- Good for custom builds
Cons
- No heatsink/fan included
- OEM packaging unclear
- Extra cost for cooler
Performance 4
Value for money 3
Cooling included 4
Power consumption 1
Overclocking 1
Packaging clarity 1
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Budget
Efficiency
Gaming
Specifications
| SMC EPYC 9555P | Intel Core i3 7100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | EPYC | Core i3 |
| Model | 9555P | 7100 |
| Codename | Turin | Kaby Lake |
| Class | server | desktop |
| Process | 4★ | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 64★ | 2 |
| P-cores | 64★ | — |
| Threads | ||
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 64★ | 0.5 |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | — | 2★ |
| Max Memory | — | 64★ |
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AMD Socket SP5 | LGA 1151 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | ||
| TDP | 360 | 51★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 400 | 100★ |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
Pros & Cons
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 (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
Intel Core i3 7100 2-core LGA 1151
- Strong affordability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong platform (75th percentile)
- Strong single thread (65th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: SMC EPYC 9555P
Scores 80 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 27 specs.
