SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
SMC
80 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core 2 Duo T9550 2-core Socket P
Intel
26 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
No customer feedback yet
Intel Core 2 Duo T9550 2-core Socket P
82 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
Most users report a significant performance boost and lower temperatures after upgrading to this CPU in older laptops like Dell Inspiron 1545 and 1420. One verified buyer noted a temperature drop from 60-80°C to 20-40°C. However, a single negative review states the processor did not work in an Acer 5920G due to BIOS incompatibility, and the buyer was unhappy with return shipping costs.
Pros
- Performance boost in older laptops
- Significant temperature reduction
- Smooth and fast operation
- Good packaging
- Compatible with Dell Inspiron series
Cons
- BIOS incompatibility with some laptops
- Return shipping cost not covered
- Does not work in Acer 5920G
Performance improvement 5
Temperature reduction 2
Compatibility 2
Packaging 1
Return policy 1
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Gaming
Efficiency
Budget
Specifications
| SMC EPYC 9555P | Intel Core 2 Duo T9550 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | EPYC | Core 2 Duo |
| Model | 9555P | T9550 |
| Codename | Turin | — |
| Class | server | laptop |
| Process | 4★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 64★ | 2 |
| P-cores | 64★ | — |
| Threads | ||
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 64★ | 6 |
| L3 Cache | No data | |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | — |
| Max Speed | ||
| ECC | ✓★ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AMD Socket SP5 | Socket P |
| PCIe | 5.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | No data | |
| TDP | 360 | 35★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 400★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | — |
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 2 Duo T9550 2-core Socket P
- Below average ai (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average multi thread (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average single thread (21st percentile)
Pricing
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP50.005score per dollar
vs
Intel Core 2 Duo T9550 2-core Socket P0.095score per dollar
Intel Core 2 Duo T9550 2-core Socket P offers 19.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: SMC EPYC 9555P
Scores 80 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 24 specs.
