Which processor for video-encoding?

[bagmand22]

Hi.
I´ve got an AMD dual-core x2 2.5 cpu right now.
It works OK, but I would like to get way faster with video-encoding.
So what processor do you prefer? AMD quad core x4 2.6, or AMD phenum 2 quad 3.4 ghz?
How much faster would the to CPU´s be to the one I have now?

[DarrellS]

AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition Thuban 3.2GHz 6 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W Six-Core Desktop
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103849

AMD Phenom II X6 1055T Thuban 2.8GHz 6 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W Six-Core Desktop Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103851

X264 Benchmark...

[usta]

As an alternative, you can consider GPU based encoding, although the possibilities might be very limited.
You need also to have a modern video card (ATI or nVidia).

[wulf109]

Blue Ray encode

E8400 @3.6GHz - 12-16 hours
I7-920 @3.6GHz - 4-5 hours
AMD x4-620 @ 3.25GHz - 5.5-6.0 hours

Any Quad-core will give dramatically faster encodes.

[greymalkin]

wow..300 for the top tier (on the above chart) AMD Processor vs. 1,000 for the intel!

[DarrellS]

If you're an overclocker, the Intel I7-930, I7-920, I5-750 and AMD 1050T are the top CPUs in the x264 benchmark.

The new Intel K models are out which come with unlocked multipliers so as soon as the data comes out, they should be king of the overclockers.

Intel Core i5-655K Clarkdale 3.2GHz 4MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 73W Dual-Core Unlocked Desktop Processor - $219.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116369

Intel Core i7-875K Lynnfield 2.93GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Unlocked Desktop Processor - $349.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116368

[budz]

What's your budget? Get a AMD 6 core cpu or if money is no option then get a Intel i7 Quad. If you're on a budget get a AMD 620 or 630 Propus Quad which overclocks very well with the right motherboard/ram.

[TBoneit]

wow..300 for the top tier (on the above chart) AMD Processor vs. 1,000 for the intel!

True, However looking at the chart you also go almost 1.5 times faster. You will always pay a premium for the best. If your time is valuable then $1000 is nothing. If the $1000 lets you meet a deadline then it is priceless. For home use I wouldn't pay that much either.