5 Things to Know About the Synology DS220+ Processor

The DS220+ uses an Intel Celeron J4025 dual-core processor, which is the entry-level option in Synology’s plus lineup.

Dual-core processors limit heavy multitasking, so don’t expect smooth performance with multiple demanding apps running at once.

For a two-bay NAS handling backups and basic file sharing, the J4025 is perfectly adequate.

The processor supports hardware transcoding for Plex, but only for a single 4K stream or a couple of 1080p streams.

If you need to run Docker containers or multiple virtual machines, step up to a quad-core model like the DS720+.