I have opportunity for free CPU upgrade from g3930 to i3-8100, but not sure is it worth?
Server ATM is happy DIY PC build made from desktop components:
MBO: MSI Z270-A PRO
CPU: intel G3930
RAM: DDR4 8GB
PSU: ATX 550W
plus storage and no GPU
Im running debian with 30+ containers (*arrs, jellyfin, nextcloud, pihole, npm and many more) and its amazing for our needs (2 users), pulls around 20-25 W on idle from the wall. I could use bit more juice to speed up Nextcloud for example and maybe to be able to transcode 4K in the future (don’t have any 4K screen yet)? Not sure if this upgrade can help at all?
Now I got i3-8100 for free, but not sure is there any downside like extra power usage on idle? I would like to avoid replacing CPU for unnoticable performance increase. Comparing specs its pure upgrade and i3 is 2x more expensive.
One of them will probably end up like e-waste in one of the hidden boxes that I keep away from everyone including myself :D
The iGPU on 8th Gen and later CPUs can do Intel QuickSync, which can handle several 4k transcodes simultaneously. It’s excellent for hosting a Plex server.
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Why not just throw in a cheap video card?
The iGPU on 8th Gen and later CPUs can do Intel QuickSync, which can handle several 4k transcodes simultaneously. It’s excellent for hosting a Plex server.