# Which server better for transcoder ?

**URL:** <https://community.wowza.com/t/which-server-better-for-transcoder/39810>\
**Category:** Wowza Streaming Engine\
**Created:** [February 28, 2013, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/which-server-better-for-transcoder/39810 "2013-02-28T15:22:21Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![Duy\_Nguy\_7877\_n](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8baadc/32.png) [@Duy\_Nguy\_7877\_n](https://community.wowza.com/u/Duy_Nguy_7877_n)\
**Post date:** [February 28, 2013, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/which-server-better-for-transcoder/39810/1 "2013-02-28T15:22:21Z")

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Hi,

I am having difficulty in choosing to buy one server dedicated to transcode.

I’m considering one of HP server hardware as follows:

**HP ProLiant DL380p Gen8**

**- Processor(s): (1) Intel® Xeon® E5-2609 (2.40GHz/4-core/10MB/6.4GT-s QPI/80W)**

**- Cache Memory: 10MB (1x10MB) Level 3**

**- Memory: 12GB (3x4GB) PC3L-10600R (DDR3-1333) Registered DIMMS**

has anyone ever used this server to transcoder?

Maximum process input stream? Maximum output stream it can handle ?

Thanks.

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**Author:** ![Cristian\_Bighea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/2bfe46/32.png) [@Cristian\_Bighea](https://community.wowza.com/u/Cristian_Bighea)\
**Post date:** [February 28, 2013, 2:01am UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/which-server-better-for-transcoder/39810/2 "2013-02-28T02:01:32Z")

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The E5 LGA2011 processor is ideal if you want two processors on the same motherboard. If you only plan to use one CPU, go with LGA 1155. An E3-1230 V2 Xeon will be cheaper, faster, and use less power.

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**Author:** ![Jason\_Hilton](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.wowza.com/jason_hilton/32/437_2.png) [@Jason\_Hilton](https://community.wowza.com/u/Jason_Hilton)\
**Post date:** [February 28, 2013, 10:59am UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/which-server-better-for-transcoder/39810/3 "2013-02-28T10:59:46Z")

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Hi

You can find the benchmark for hardware based on transcoding needs here,

[https://www.wowza.com/docs/wowza-transcoder-performance-benchmark](https://www.wowza.com/docs/wowza-transcoder-performance-benchmark)

If you choose to use hardware listed in the link above be sure to that you’re getting the correct hardware as some CPU’s have very similar names.

Jason

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**Author:** ![Jason\_Hilton](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.wowza.com/jason_hilton/32/437_2.png) [@Jason\_Hilton](https://community.wowza.com/u/Jason_Hilton)\
**Post date:** [March 1, 2013, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/which-server-better-for-transcoder/39810/4 "2013-03-01T12:45:19Z")

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Hi

The options would be :

> Server 1: QuickSync
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> Server 2: CUDA
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> Server 3: default
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> Server 3: CUDA
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> Server 6: default
> 
> The choice is completely up to you and depends on what technology you are comfortable with and/or how much you’re willing to spend.
> 
> Jason

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**Author:** ![Duy\_Nguy\_7877\_n](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8baadc/32.png) [@Duy\_Nguy\_7877\_n](https://community.wowza.com/u/Duy_Nguy_7877_n)\
**Post date:** [March 1, 2013, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/which-server-better-for-transcoder/39810/5 "2013-03-01T14:27:03Z")

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Thanks for all your helps !

But if I use this server for transcoder, how many input stream it can transcode into 4 different bitrate? has anyone tried yet?

My Boss want a server can transcode 5 stream into 4 difference bitrate (5x4 stream) (50~70% CPU)

Thanks.