I’m looking into redoing my current server and looking for advice. I want to future proof my server for at least a couple years. I currently have an FX 8350 processor and 8GB of RAM. I’m looking to have at least 10+ simultaneous streams active and don’t know if I should use a 9700k or 9900k. Does anyone know how many simultaneous streams both CPUs can handle while using Hardware Acceleration?
Using quicksync, they should likely be capable of very similar number of transcodes, not sure how many…
On the other hand, have you considered giving a gpu a go? Granted, that processor you have is a power hog, but it would likely stay near idle with an nvidia pxxxx and you’d be able to get more transcodes than you’re looking for.
My setup is a 1u server with a single l5640(lower passmark than your amd, but also much lower power) and a p2000. I’m able to get 20+ 1080p transcodes and roughly 6 4k hdr transcodes. Files are stored on synology, and I’m running ubuntu behind plex, mainly due to lack of support for hw tone mapping in windows. This was a fairly inexpensive setup and works great.
I have been looking into a Quadro, however I can get a 9900k and mobo for roughly $500usd about the same price as a Quadro card. The 9900k or 9700k would also help with a lower power draw for my system.
You can get a used/new p2000 for $325 if you’re in the US. A bit more for the p2200. I had this same debate but I was considering an 10th gen i3. Went the p2000 route and disn’t have to round up a new motherboard, ram, cooler etc. This setup had some issues under windows but works beautifully in linux.
I don’t use that box for anything but plex, and wanted a 1u shallow form factor(had this small server lying around from another project), so if you plan to use this server for virtuals, maybe your needs are different.
As to your original question, I looked around for a concrete answer and didn’t see one. Very curious to see any responses. Also curious how much of a difference, if any, there would be between a 10th gen i3, i5, i7 using quicksync.
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