AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs SMC EPYC 9555P
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 16-core AM5
AMD
96 Overall Score
vs
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
SMC
80 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 16-core AM5
88 out of 100 high confidence 49 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this CPU, praising its performance, efficiency, and value. Many highlight the lower TDP compared to previous generations, resulting in cooler and quieter operation. Some note that upgrading from a 7000 series may not be worth it for performance alone, but for new builds or older systems, it's a no-brainer. A few mention BIOS update requirements and the lack of a stock cooler.
Pros
- Lower TDP and cooler operation
- Quieter system
- Excellent multi-threaded performance
- Great for gaming and streaming
- Good value for new builds
Cons
- Requires BIOS update on some boards
- No stock cooler included
- High power draw (170W TDP)
- Upgrade from 7000 series not worth it for performance alone
Performance 12
Power efficiency 8
Cooling 6
Value for money 5
Bios compatibility 4
Cooler included 3
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Ai Llm
Server
Gaming
Budget
Efficiency
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | SMC EPYC 9555P | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Series | Ryzen 9 | EPYC |
| Model | 9950X | 9555P |
| Codename | Granite Ridge | Turin |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 4 | 4 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 16 | 64★ |
| P-cores | 16 | 64★ |
| Threads | ||
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 16 | 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 | AM5 | AMD Socket SP5 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | ||
| TDP | 170★ | 360 |
| Max Turbo Power | 230★ | 400 |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | — |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 16-core AM5
- Strong single thread (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ai (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong multi thread (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong platform (95th percentile)95th %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: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
Scores 96 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 27 specs.