Desktop Computer Specifications
Contents
Howto
- How to see number cores in use - [1]. Htop command appears to show each of 8 cores, and percentage use of each. It appears that running Kdenlive, they are about 30% used each.
- There are two threads per core - [2]
- Dell Precision specs - Intel® Core™ i7-2760QM CPU @ 2.40GHz × 8
- But - laptop specs are in real life less than desktop specs.
- Threadripper
- Kdenlive uses Melt (MLT) to render.
- SweetHome3D uses all cores apparently - [3]
- Difference between 2nd and 3rd generation Ryzen -
Sourcing
- Ryzen 3400G came out in mid 2019 - [4]
- Best overall value for gaming - Ryzen 7 3700 - [5]
- Ryzen 5 3600 - 6/12 - $200. [6]
- Ryzen 7 3700x - 8 core 16 thread - $290. [7]
- Ryzen 9 3900x - 12 core 24 thread - $430. 12 core, 3.4 Ghz. [8]
- AMD is by far most powerful. More cores and better in multithreading. Lot more faster.
- AMD on CPU side - destroys Intel
- https://www.pcmag.com/comparisons/amd-ryzen-9-3900x-vs-intel-core-i9-9900k-which-high-end-cpu-to-buy - hihgest level without Threadripper
- Old threadripper - [9]
- Michael has - [10]
Motherboards
- AM4 motherboards - [11]
- Uses AM4 socket motherboards - [12]
- X470 motherboards Ryzen 3700x compatible -
Graphics Card
- Not needed. It's got integrated graphics - but only in Ryzen 3400G - [13]
- What are integrated graphics? [14]
- $90 - PCIe3 [15]
- $179 - [16]
- AMD Radeon 5500- [17]
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Budget Option
From [21]:
- Ryzen 3400g - $144. But integrated graphics are a performance tradeoff. [22]
- Motherboard with wifi - $129 - [23]. ]Or $94 - [https://www.newegg.com/gigabyte-b450-aorus-m/p/N82E16813145081?Item=N82E16813145081&nm_mc=AFC-RAN-COM&cm_mmc=AFC-RAN-COM&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=afc-Logical%20Increments&AFFID=2983102&AFFNAME=Logical%20Increments&ACRID=1&ranMID=44583&ranEAID=2983102&ranSiteID=tCdAnHNE6xQ-cc7_vY8W.MGktbiOCojSHw
- Case - $44 - [24]
- Power supply - $40 - [25]
- Wifi dongle - $12 - [26]
- 1TB SSD - $129 - [27]
- 32 GB RAM - $106 - [28]
- Motherboard - $75 - [29]
TOTAL - $679
A video on a build - [30]. Processor snaps right in.
Benchmarking Compared to Other Ryzi
- Blender, Darktable, and others - [31]
Compatibility
- Does Ryzen 3700x work with Ubuntu? Yes for 18.04 - but not newer versions - [32]. Linux Mint is based on Ubuntu 18.04 and linux kernel v4.15. [33]
Feedback
Jason from Open Source Creative
Jason van Gumster 8:54 AM (1 hour ago) to me
Sure thing. The machine I've got is a few years old now. The latest version uses a 10th generation processor with 6 cores whereas mine has an 8th generation one with 4 cores. The model number is a NUC8i7BEH1. Here's a link to its specs on the Intel website:
https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/126140/intel-nuc-kit-nuc8i7beh.html
My guess is that the NUC machines would suffice for most of the needs you've listed, but might fall short on heavy 3D scenes (particularly with Blender). For that, you may want to consider an external GPU or opt for a "proper" full-sized desktop machine. The Thelio workstation that's being offered by System76 can give you comparable (or better) performance with more room for future expansion.
That said if you're getting an Nvidia GPU (I still recommend their hardware for 3D work despite their closed drivers), I'd suggest waiting until after October. The RTX 3000 series GPUs (due for release mid-October) look like they're going to offer better performance than the current 2000 series devices, at a much lower cost.
The machine I've got is a few years old now. The latest version uses a 10th generation processor with 6 cores whereas mine has an 8th generation one with 4 cores. The model number is a NUC8i7BEH1. Here's a link to its specs on the Intel website:
https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/126140/intel-nuc-kit-nuc8i7beh.html
My guess is that the NUC machines would suffice for most of the needs you've listed, but might fall short on heavy 3D scenes (particularly with Blender). For that, you may want to consider an external GPU or opt for a "proper" full-sized desktop machine. The Thelio workstation that's being offered by System76 can give you comparable (or better) performance with more room for future expansion.
That said if you're getting an Nvidia GPU (I still recommend their hardware for 3D work despite their closed drivers), I'd suggest waiting until after October. The RTX 3000 series GPUs (due for release mid-October) look like they're going to offer better performance than the current 2000 series devices, at a much lower cost.
Hope that helps!
Jason
Thelio for System 76
https://system76.com/desktops/thelio-r1/configure - base models come with Ryzen 3200G, not 3400G. Does latter not support Linux?
System Builder
Links
- About GPUs for CAD - [34]
- OSE build - Ryzen 3600 and Ryzen 3400G Desktop
