I3 2100 vs Xeon E3 1240v2 // Quick sync?

Plex Media Server
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Hi recently builded a Plex/nas combo and i want to upgrade it to share with my family.

Currently the Xeon E3 1240v2 is the best processor i can put in the motherboad i have . It has not Quick sync video .

Maybe dont upgrade ? In benchmarcks is a x3 increase in power but i dont know if losing that feature may be worst .

Thanks

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While the i3 supports hw-accelerated transcoding/streaming, it’s a super early version. The iGPU only got better / usable for Plex with Kaby Lake – so I don’t think you’re getting some decent hw-accelerated streaming from that CPU/iGPU.

As for the PassMark score…

  • the i3 should have an avg. score a little below 1800 points.
  • the Xeon should give you approx. 6300 points

Therefore… while the i3 might have been able to deal with a single 720p transcode, the Xeon should be able to deal with up to three 1080p transcodes.

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you dont event imagine how much i love you right now . thanks for that quick response i will buy the Xeon and see :slight_smile: