Windows 10: CPU recommendations for a lot of video conversions

Discus and support CPU recommendations for a lot of video conversions in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Hi there anybody got any ideas on what's a good CPU to use for a whole slew of Video conversions --essentially converting losslessly from m2ts to mp4... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by jimbo45, Nov 5, 2017.

  1. jimbo45 Win User

    CPU recommendations for a lot of video conversions


    Hi there
    anybody got any ideas on what's a good CPU to use for a whole slew of Video conversions --essentially converting losslessly from m2ts to mp4 / mkv or with slight loss to HEVC H265.

    Poor old laptop with i5 cpu running jobs overnight isn't the right tool for this job --my NAS server also doesn't have a very powerful CPU (not needed for things like file share / media streaming).

    I was thinking of looking at an older dual XEON Mobo (if I can find one) as I think the multi-threading is proibably better than just the number of cores - but I'm open to suggestion here. Bog standard i7 probably won't be significantly be better than the i5 for this job unless it has a load more cores as well as hyper threading.

    Thanks guys - in advance.

    I'm quite OK at building kit --it's the CPU I'm basically interested in here -- the graphics card per se doesn't have to be special as it's not going to be a gaming rig.

    Cheers
    jimbo

    :)
     
    jimbo45, Nov 5, 2017
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  2. Dirge-san Win User

    Video conversion

    Try Handbrake. Its free, converts almost any format, and has presets for devices including the iPod. The software can be a little intimidating at first but its easy once you get the hang of it. It also has a tremendous amount of user control if you want
    to customize your videos. Video conversion takes a lot of processing power, meaning the faster the CPU, the faster to video conversion. A slower CPU will work. It'll just take a longer time, possibly longer than the video.
     
    Dirge-san, Nov 5, 2017
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  3. N96 very slow to upload movies

    I'm going to guess that you are using Nsuite or PC Suite or OVI suite to load the video.



    This is a normal, yet very frustrating experience.



    The best way to load videos into your N96 is to use a dedicated Video encoder and converter and then use Mass storage to load the video.



    There are many video encoding solutions out there, if you like I can recommend some. Some are free, some are not. It all depends on how much you want to spend in time or money.



    For the detailed settings to use for N96
    go this this post




    For instructions on how to download and use SUPER (a free very powerful encoder)

    go HERE




    OVI suite is a little bit better at handling video conversion than Nsuite or previous Suites, so you may want to try that. But don't expect great experience.



    In general while video conversion is taking place you don't want to be using the PC as encoding is very CPU intensive. IF you use the PC you will make the process take longer!. Also keep the conversion utility or program as the forefront of WIndows otherwise
    the priority will be lower.
     
    el_loco---01, Nov 5, 2017
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  4. CPU recommendations for a lot of video conversions

    the i5 should have plenty of power to do the job. i was converting videos overnight using a core2duo e8400. if you're looking for a cheap cpu for the job try what i have a amd fx 6300. i have and am very pleased with this builds performance.
     
    xXWhackerXx, Nov 5, 2017
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  5. pparks1 Win User
    I would look at a ryzen cpu for that type of task. The 1700x and 1800x keeps you in the $300-$500 bracket.

    A threadripper 1920x will do very well with this task around $800.
     
    pparks1, Nov 5, 2017
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  6. Cliff S New Member
    The choice for a CPU, will depend on the conversion software you will use.
    Some software leverages speed, and other cores/threads.
    Also some will leverage your GPU more(OpenCL), there a 1070 or better a 1070Ti could be enough.
     
    Cliff S, Nov 5, 2017
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  7. no need to spend 300 much less 800. first should find out if his mobo will handle an i7.
     
    xXWhackerXx, Nov 6, 2017
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  8. pparks1 Win User

    CPU recommendations for a lot of video conversions

    Well considering his i5 was in a laptop, I think you can pretty much ascertain that it's not going to upgrade to an I7.
     
    pparks1, Nov 6, 2017
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  9. alright fair enough, but make no mistake he does not need to spend that kind of money on a processor. right now he can get an i7 laptop for under 800, so should be able to get a really good amd3+ laptop for less.
     
    xXWhackerXx, Nov 6, 2017
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  10. Hi,
    Only question I have are you looking for a processor for your laptop or a new laptop with that processor or are you starting a new build entirely ?

    Any of the X series chips will work I'd imagine also thread ripper is another valid suggestion too *Smile
    Issue with the X series is mostly heat delidding cures that issue but does void the warranty too.
     
    ThrashZone, Nov 6, 2017
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  11. pparks1 Win User
    If he wants to significantly improve his performance, it won't happen on a sub $800 laptop. I was making a suggestion based on improving his performance dramatically.
     
    pparks1, Nov 6, 2017
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  12. Hi,
    Yep I liked your suggestion *Smile
     
    ThrashZone, Nov 6, 2017
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  13. CPU recommendations for a lot of video conversions

    This is from someone who has a laptop encoding at any given time ( Me *Smile ) :

    1 - The more cores the better .
    2 - Threads are virtual blahs and would only give a marginal gain if you plan to encode multiple files at same time .
    3 - i7 does better than an i5 on same clock speed (That was the intention really) .
    4 - GPU Acceleration if supported by encoder significantly increases encoding speed up to x2 .
    5 - NVIDIA encoding acceleration does better than AMD encoding acceleration .
    6 - No need for a cutting edge GPU presence , a GPU does a significant difference but the faster the GPU gets is really marginal (NVIDIA 840M acceleration vs GTX1060i were almost identical) .
    7 - The optimization of the encoding program itself does a significant difference , and even program version , here is a list sorted to my preference :
    a - Any Video Converter Ultimate 6.2.0 or 5.9.3 (The fastest out there , more optimized for NVIDIA)
    b - Avidemux 2.5 (The most reliable version , the rest have instabilities , performs similar to above but with a marginal loss of quality)
    c - VSDC Pro 5.7.7.694 (More optimized for AMD GPU and may freeze with NVIDIA)
    d - Sony Vegas Pro 13 (Doesn't recognize GPU acceleration)
     
    nIGHTmAYOR, Nov 6, 2017
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  14. not even remotely true as i said i was doing what he's doing on a core2duo e8400 system, so yes on a "SUB" 800 i7 system he can greatly increase his performance.
     
    xXWhackerXx, Nov 6, 2017
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  15. pparks1 Win User
    He is on a core i5 already and its taking much longer than he wants. Clearly, you can process on lower end cpus, or older e8400s like you have, but if he wants it to run dramatically faster, he needs a good size jump. Since he was considering a dual xeon mobo, he's looking for a significant processing improvement.

    First and foremost, getting off a mobile cpu and mobo will provide more processing performance. I would always use a desktop over a laptop for this type of task if i could.
     
    pparks1, Nov 6, 2017
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