5 Things to Know About the Synology DS923+’s AMD Processor
Regarding the Synology: 1. The DS923+ replaces the Intel J4125 with an AMD Ryzen R1600 dual-core processor. This is a significant shift from the previous model.
The AMD chip offers better single-threaded performance. This makes DSM feel more responsive during everyday tasks.
You lose Intel Quick Sync hardware transcoding with the AMD processor. This means the DS923+ cannot efficiently convert video formats on the fly.
If Plex media serving is your main use, the older DS920+ is the better choice. The DS920+ has Intel Quick Sync, which handles transcoding smoothly.
The DS923+ is best for file storage, backups, and general NAS tasks. It is not ideal for a media server that requires hardware transcoding.