Socket AM5 vs Socket SP5
Primary details
Comparing Socket SP5 and Socket AM5 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
Place in performance ranking | not rated | not rated |
Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
Market segment | Server | Desktop processor |
Architecture codename | Zen 4 | Zen 4 |
Release date | no data | no data |
Current price | $997 | $154 |
Detailed specifications
Socket SP5 and Socket AM5 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
64 bit support | - | - |
Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Compatibility
Information on Socket SP5 and Socket AM5 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
Socket | Socket SP5 | Socket AM5 |
Power consumption (TDP) | 400 W400,000 mW 0.536 hp 0.4 kW | 170 W170,000 mW 0.228 hp 0.17 kW |
Pros & cons summary
Power consumption (TDP) | 400 Watt | 170 Watt |
We couldn't decide between Socket SP5 and Socket AM5. We've got no test results to judge.
Be aware that Socket SP5 is a server/workstation processor while Socket AM5 is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Socket SP5 and Socket AM5, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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