Re: [Avid-L2] CPU cores, speed, number of... diminishing returns?

I don't follow the latest info anymore, but I got an amazing year-end deal from Lenovo a few years back.  I'm mostly just a bum now, and mostly run Resolve when I have worked the last two years, but the AMD 'threadripper' based p620 has been a GREAT machine, even without considering the low price.  No thunderbolt, but I have a mac laptop for the rare occasion I need to copy media off a tbolt.  

Alternatively, back when I had multiple edit bays and workstations, I was emailed the 'HP Remarketing' daily inventory.  Got great deals on a few killer machines (for their time) off that list over the years.  If you're not familiar, google around to find that and see if they have what you're looking for.

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Greg Huson
GK Huson, LLC
Secret Headquarters, Inc
San Pedro, CA

On Dec 14, 2022, at 6:50 AM, Karl Knowles via groups.io <tech=knowlesvideo.com@groups.io> wrote:

I've been shopping for a replacement Dell/HP tower workstation for a while now.  I've read the Avid specifications and recommendations and have explored a number of Good, Better, Best options.  CPU speed over core count is prominently stated.  The balancing equation of speed and core count is a gray area.  I've also noted a number of single CPU systems being certified.

I recently started using a Dell 7760 I9 11th Gen laptop for editing and find it performs surprisingly well for everyday HD file-based editing.  I just ordered a Dell 7770 I9 12th Gen with even more horsepower and will compare that to the 7760.

My gut tells me I would like a tower workstation for the main edit suite, that's what I've used since Adrenaline.   Yet, when I build a custom Dell or HP tower I feel as though I'm piecing together dated tech.  Surprisingly not a single major OEM is offering native Thunderbolt support in their towers, and their optional TB boards are behind the curve.  Nor will they divulge if/when they will offer native onboard TB support.  The tower CPU options also seem to be lagging behind those found in their laptops.

My questions are:

Have CPU's reached a performance point where a single is sufficient and a dual setup doesn't justify the cost in non-effects heavy post?

Are towers even necessary any more for routine file-based editing?

Cheers,

Karl Knowles
Tallahassee, FL