Transcoding with EPYC 3101?

[Simaryp 3]

Hey Folks,

 

I am considering to replace my Synology with a Debian or OMV based Homeserver. Currently I use Emby in Docker on a DS216+II and use it only for metadata. Playback is nearly 100% done by my Kodi client via the the kodi addon with native playback over samba shares.

 

When I replace this NAS I would appreciate if I can use my server to use transcode for playback from the browser if I am connected to my home network via VPN on the road.

 

I often read that one should get a Intel CPU with IGP and quick sync, but I wonder if this small EPYC like on the EPYC3101D4I-2T could handle transcodes via Emby in Docker for one device at a time.

[Luke 42077]

What are the specs?

[Simaryp 3]

Of the board? It's this here https://www.asrockrack.com/general/productdetail.asp?Model=EPYC3101D4I-2T maybe together with one 32 GB ECC RDIMM.

[syadnom 25]

2.1Ghz quad core?  I bet you'd get 2 transcodes on that.  I doubt it will beat the synology's atom with quicksync though...

[Simaryp 3]

For quick sync I would need Emby premiere, wouldn't I?

Because I don't have it and and currently if  remember right it's not working properly.

[Luke 42077]

For quick sync I would need Emby premiere, wouldn't I?

Because I don't have it and and currently if  remember right it's not working properly.

 

Yes you would need Emby Premiere.

[Simaryp 3]

And with the EPYC I wouldn't need it. Thanks, for clarification.