Hi
My server is due for an upgrade, and i dont know if i should get a cpu with or without gpu… Im looking for an i3 10th gen…
If plex do not use a onboard gpu i will save money
Regards
Get the one with the igpu.
Without it, you lack the ability to use hardware transcoding which is one of the main reasons to have a Plex pass. Being that you already have the Plex pass it wouldn’t be worth the small savings
https://support.plex.tv/articles/115002178853-using-hardware-accelerated-streaming/
The only way I would consider an Intel CPU without graphics is if you already have a Nvidia GPU for that task
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To add to JaysPlex’s comments…
A discrete GPU increases heat and power draw for the system compared to using an integrated (onboard) GPU.
A discrete GPU that can be used by Plex will cost more than the incremental cost of a CPU with iGPU versus one without an iGPU.
The choice of operating system and transcoding requirements also comes into play.
If you need to transcode and tone map 4K HDR:
- Windows: Nvidia GPU required. Intel graphics not supported.
- Linux: Intel iGPU or Nvidia GPU supported.
Reference: HDR to SDR Tone Mapping
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