SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
SMC
76 Overall Score
vs
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 6-core AM4
AMD
65 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
No customer feedback yet
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 6-core AM4
62 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The Ryzen 5 1600 is praised for its performance and value, but one verified review complains that the included cooler was missing from the package. Q&A responses confirm the CPU lacks integrated graphics and requires a dedicated GPU, and note that it is compatible with AM4 motherboards but not Intel boards. Overall, sentiment is mixed but leans positive due to strong performance and good stock cooler.
Pros
- Good price for performance
- True 6-core 12-thread CPU
- Stock cooler is decent
- Overclockable with stock cooler
- Compatible with AM4 motherboards
Cons
- Missing cooler in package
- No integrated GPU
- Not compatible with Intel boards
Performance 3
Value for money 2
Stock cooler 4
Integrated graphics 2
Motherboard compatibility 3
Overclocking 2
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Ai Llm
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Specifications
| SMC EPYC 9555P | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Series | EPYC | Ryzen 5 |
| Model | 9555P | 1600 |
| Codename | Turin | Zen |
| Class | server | desktop |
| Process | 4★ | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 64★ | 6 |
| P-cores | 64★ | 6 |
| Threads | ||
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 64★ | 3 |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | — | 2★ |
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AMD Socket SP5 | AM4 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | ||
| TDP | 360 | 65★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 400★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
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 5 1600 6-core AM4
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong platform (75th percentile)
- Strong feature (75th percentile)
- Strong efficiency (75th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: SMC EPYC 9555P
Scores 76 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 25 specs.
