Qnap is an option though.
They have better models for Plex. TVS-951x as example, which should be able to do 2x4k streams.
The TVS-951x is the older Celeron and has only 75% of the CPU Passmarks.
The TS-453Be has the J3455. This is the same CPU as in the DS718+/DS918+
Both will do two streams of 2160p HEVC to 1080p with ease.
Subtitle burning on both will be problematic. Image based (VOBSUB and PGS) will ‘hurt’
Text based, (SRT, ASS, SSA) will be fine unless the player selects or mandates burning in. (you have more control over this than image based subs)
CPU decoding will be troublesome at some point, which is why I recommended the TVS-951x. It was done so purely with hw decoding in mind.
https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel+Celeron+3865U+%40+1.80GHz&id=3034
https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel+Celeron+J3455+%40+1.50GHz
The J3455, in this benchmark, is 1.5 Ghz. In the TS-453Be, it’s at 2.3 Ghz and a QUAD core.
The 3865U is both a DUAL core and, while running a higher clock, still is slower performing
Again, for CPU decoding you are right.
But as I said, HW decoding in mind and there it is a Intel hd 500 vs a Intel HD 610.
The J3455 gets outperformanced vastly and with Plex in mind I recommended the TVS-951x.
But you are mistaken. ApolloLake is fully capable of 2 streams of 2160p HEVC decoding.
I should know, I’m the guy who maintains the NAS guide.
I know, I remember you from the Qnap forums, also know you are quite active.
If the J3455 is already enough, perfect.
But with hw coding the internal Graphic-chip is important. I hope you can agree on the fact that the 951x has a better chip for Plex with hw on. So I kind of stand by my point.
As the 610 Chip is just better suited to transcoding.
Though I can always be mistaken and already said enough
I have split this group of posts from the original location.
They conflicted with the OP’s request.
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