New system: CPU or GPU (Quadro)

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Hi Everyone,

Soon I will be building a new system for all my media and Plex server. I’ll probably using 2 maybe 3 transcodes (1080p). I’m thinking about getting an I3 8300T CPU. Although it’s likely that in the future I will need the system to process more simultaneous transcodes or even 4K. This will be problem / impossible with the I3 8300T CPU.

Now GPU cards like the Quadro P2000 has got my attention. And I wonder if it’s worth to invest in a more powerfull CPU or should I just get the I3 8300T and when necessary get a GPU like the P2000 for more transcoding power? What are you’re thoughts on this?
If so does it work with unRAID and does it perform well?

Thanks!

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That CPU has the latest Intel QSV that will handle HW transcode of everything including 4K HEVC HDR10. I would expect you can get at least 4 streams from the QSV on that CPU.

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I didn’t know that, thanks!. I always thought the passmark score was the decisive factor. So you think that the I3 8300T is a great option?

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Considering it is better than a Gemini Lake which easily does the same HW trancodes—yes.

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Oke, thanks for your help! Appreciated.

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