How fast is the i7 - real life benchmark

[Elho]

Mainly the fact that I "needed" a new machine sooner rather than later. Long story short: I use this computer to run Plex Media Server, and my current mini is not capable of transcoding the number of simultaneous 1080p video streams I require.

I seriously considered a Windows build based on either the i7-4770 or i7-3930k; however, the current mini proved to be the path of least resistance. I can simply clone the hard drive on the old mini, stick it on the new one, and be done with it.

Hm yes i see Makes sense ...

 

[opinio]

So... high end BTO quad-core Ivy Bridge versus mid range dual-core Sandy Bridge.

3rd generation Intel Core architecture versus 2nd generation

1600MHz RAM versus 1333MHz

etc

I said that in the original post. That's why I put the ivy and sandy specs so as not to mislead. Great detective work. The comparison is what it is, but shows somewhat the fps difference which is what the op wants.

Ram is more or less irrelevant in hand brake transcodes comparisons. It's usage is absolute. bare minimal compared to CPU.

What is the etc.