Stream encoding options: 3200g or 2600g
Stream encoding options: 3200g or 2600g
Looking for the best CPU choice for your dedicated streaming setup at 1080p. Consider what performance you need and balance it with power efficiency.
They're comparing a quad-core chip without SMT and a 6C12T part. Which one would perform better? You're also questioning why a 3600 clock speed isn't considered.
Certainly! Here’s a rephrased version:
The value is clearly around 2600.
i’m actually doing just fine on a Pascal GPU (thanks for the 1080…), though nvidia’s encoding is really solid. you might want to check out the R5 1600 AF—it’s essentially comparable to the 2600 but at a lower price.
The cost variation is justified when considering the 3200g size.
2600 is certainly an improvement, though the best choice depends on your streaming setup. For a dedicated PC built just for streaming, a 3200G can easily manage 720p60FPS with lower quality settings. The 2600 will comfortably handle 1080p60 if you use higher quality options. If you also want to run games from the same machine, go with the 2600—it won’t keep up as it’ll be heavily used by the game.
Thank you for the info. It's a dedicated PC setup. Would there be any graphics limitations since it's mainly for streaming? Only encoding tasks are handled by the CPU? The system has an Intel 1030 chip, and during streaming with my FX8350, it appears the 1030 isn't being fully used.
I need to understand which streaming program is active to give more detailed assistance. Are you currently using the Nvidia GeForce GT 1030?