Intel Core i9 14900K vs SMC EPYC 9555P
Intel Core i9 14900K 24-core LGA1700
Intel
87 Overall Score
vs
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
SMC
80 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i9 14900K 24-core LGA1700
55 out of 100 high confidence 33 reviews
The Intel Core i9-14900K is a powerhouse CPU with excellent performance for gaming and productivity, but it suffers from significant stability issues, including crashes and blue screens, often after a few months of use. Many users report overheating problems, requiring robust cooling and BIOS tweaks. While some users have had no issues, the recurring instability and lack of official resolution from Intel have led to mixed sentiment.
Pros
- Excellent performance
- Great for gaming
- Handles multitasking
- Overclocking potential
- Future-proof with DDR5
Cons
- Stability issues
- Overheating
- High power consumption
- Expensive
- No thermal paste included
Stability 8
Performance 7
Overheating 6
Value for money 4
Cooling requirements 4
Bios updates 3
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Gaming
Budget
Efficiency
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 14900K | SMC EPYC 9555P | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i9 | EPYC |
| Model | 14900K | 9555P |
| Codename | Raptor Lake | Turin |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 7 | 4★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 24 | 64★ |
| P-cores | 8 | 64★ |
| E-cores | 16★ | — |
| Threads | ||
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 32 | 64★ |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1700 | AMD Socket SP5 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | ||
| TDP | 125★ | 360 |
| Max Turbo Power | 253★ | 400 |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i9 14900K 24-core LGA1700
- Strong single thread (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong efficiency (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong multi thread (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ai (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
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: Intel Core i9 14900K
Scores 87 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 28 specs.