Intel Xeon X5690 6-core LGA 1366
Intel
40 Overall Score
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SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
SMC
80 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Xeon X5690 6-core LGA 1366
78 out of 100 medium confidence 19 reviews
The Intel Xeon X5690 is a popular upgrade for older Mac Pro towers and X58-based systems, with many users reporting significant performance boosts and seamless installation. However, several verified buyers received used processors with thermal paste residue, contradicting the "new" listing, which has caused frustration. Overall, the processor delivers excellent value for extending the life of legacy workstations, but the seller's condition claims are inconsistent.
Pros
- Significant performance boost in older systems
- Easy installation with proper preparation
- Great value for extending legacy workstation life
- Compatible with Mac Pro 5,1 and X58 motherboards
- Fast shipping and good packaging from some sellers
Cons
- Received used processors listed as new
- Thermal paste residue on some units
- High shipping fees for some orders
- Long delivery times for international orders
- Overpriced compared to eBay alternatives
Performance boost 10
Condition misrepresentation 4
Ease of installation 6
Value for money 5
Compatibility 7
Shipping speed 4
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
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Specifications
| Intel Xeon X5690 | SMC EPYC 9555P | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Xeon | EPYC |
| Model | X5690 | 9555P |
| Codename | Westmere-EP | Turin |
| Class | server | server |
| Process | 32 | 4★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6 | 64★ |
| P-cores | — | 64★ |
| Threads | ||
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1.5 | 64★ |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1366 | AMD Socket SP5 |
| PCIe | — | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | No data | |
| TDP | 130★ | 360 |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 400★ |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Intel Xeon X5690 6-core LGA 1366
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong affordability (72nd percentile)
- Below average feature (21st 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 (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
Verdict
Winner: SMC EPYC 9555P
Scores 80 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 24 specs.