Jellyfin server configuration

[archangel120]

I want to deploy Jellyfin on a server with E5 2660 v4 CPU and 32GB memory. Is this server able to handle transcode of 4K video file? If not, how about 1080p?

[gnattu]

No, it won't be fast enough for 4K realtime transcoding with CPU alone. 1080p should be OK.

[archangel120]

No, it won't be fast enough for 4K realtime transcoding with CPU alone. 1080p should be OK.

Then how about if I add a graphic card to the server for supporting transcoding 4K. Is there any suggestion for buying a graphic card? The key point is to spend as less as possible for meeting the requirement.

[TheDreadPirate]

An Intel Arc A310 or A380 are cheap, readily available, and great for transcoding. Including HDR.