Warning: "Geek" post below!
Ok, So I'm currently putting together a new rig (PC hardware) - it will be used for music production and video production. Absolutely no MAC for me! For compatibility reasons...
So, I already have 64GB of fast DDR4-3000-RAM in hand.
Now I'm looking for the right CPU-platform.
The thing is, I'm looking to do a lot of video encoding in 1080p and/or 4K using the HEVC/H265 codec.
With my current AMD 8350 8-core - oc'ed at 4.5Ghz - it's taking 2 hours plus for a 30min video. I don't have that much patience - so I'd rather throw some money at the problem!
I've looked around and it appears that you can get much faster results using a GPU for encoding (either AMD or the current gen NVidia GTX960 or new GTX1070/1080) - but they say while you gain significant speed - the quality takes a huge hit.
So GPU encoding is out of the question - unless you're using the igpu of an Intel processor which has Intel's quick sync video feature (that apparently has great quality)...
So, it seems my only option is to go with a current gen Skylake or next gen Kaby Lake processor/platform.
I originally wanted to go for a quad-channel 2011-3 platform with a 6-core CPU but you don't get the quick sync video feature there, as these don't have an integrated GPU - but maybe these are strong enough to encode H265 via software in a fast pace.
So - what's your take on this? What to do?
a.)Get a Skylake / Kaby Lake and use the igpu to encode?
b.)Get a 6-core Broadwell-E/Skylake-E and use software to encode?
c.)Wait for AMD Zen...? (no info on this currently)