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The video provides an in-depth performance comparison between a passively cooled mini-ITX PC with an Intel N100 CPU and a Raspberry Pi 5, both running Ubuntu 23.10. Despite the hardware differences—N100 being larger with more extensive connectivity options and a 2TB SSD, while the Pi 5 features a smaller 500GB SSD—the comparison focuses on usability for everyday tasks like web browsing, writing, and light application use without video editing. The Raspberry Pi 5 proves to be more energy-efficient and cost-effective, consuming less power and being priced lower. Performance tests, including boot times, application responsiveness, CPU benchmarks, image rendering, and video editing, reveal that the N100 generally outperforms the Pi 5, especially in tasks requiring more processing power and faster I/O. However, the Pi 5's performance is still adequate for most basic tasks. The video concludes that while the Pi 5 is suitable for users needing a low-cost, low-power mini PC, the N100 offers better overall performance and compatibility with a broader range of applications due to its x86 architecture.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter discusses a recently built mini-ITX PC featuring a passively cooled N100 CPU. This PC is primarily used for tasks like writing, web browsing, and email, excluding video editing. The focus of this video is comparing the performance of this mini-ITX PC with a Raspberry Pi 5, both running Ubuntu 23.10. The hardware overview highlights that the N100 system is larger and features a 2TB Samsung Evo SSD with a two-lane PCI 3.0 interface, while the Pi 5, equipped with an m.2 adapter, uses a 500GB Crucial P3 Plus SSD with a single PCI Lane rated at PCIe 2.0 but capable of operating at PCI 3.0 speeds. The Pi 5 includes a Broadcom BCM 2712 system on a chip with four ARM Cortex-A76 cores and a VideoCore 7 GPU, whereas the N100 has four Intel cores with UHD Graphics. Both systems have 8GB of DDR4 RAM, with the Pi 5’s RAM clocked higher at 4267 MHz compared to the N100’s 3200 MHz. The Pi 5 also offers connectivity options like gigabit Ethernet, two USB 2 ports, two USB 3 ports, and twin micro HDMI ports.
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In this part of the video, the presenter compares two systems: an n100 BAST Mini ITX and a pi5, discussing their specs and costs. The n100 system includes gigabit Ethernet, USB ports, an m.2 and PCI slots, SATA ports, HDMI, VGA, audio jacks, and a serial port for $187, whereas the pi5 costs $126. The power consumption of the n100 system is 11W at idle and 30W at load, while the pi5 uses 6W at idle and 16W at load, making the pi5 more cost-effective and energy-efficient. The segment then demonstrates the pi5’s performance, showing a boot test into Ubuntu 23.10 with a boot time of 24 seconds. Applications like Firefox and LibreOffice are tested and found to be responsive, confirming the pi5’s usability as a mini PC.
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In this part of the video, the presenter conducts a series of tests and comparisons between two systems, ARM with A76 cores and an Intel N100, both running Ubuntu 23.10. They start by examining CPU information and note the ARM system operates at 2400 MHz. They then perform boot tests on the N100 system, highlighting that Ubuntu 23.10 is ideal as it includes necessary GPU drivers and runs on Linux kernel 6.5. The N100 system boots in about 26 seconds and shows responsive performance when launching applications like the web browser and LibreOffice, slightly outperforming the Pi5 in responsiveness. The presenter verifies system details using terminal commands, confirming the Intel N100’s maximum processor frequency of 3400 MHz. They find both systems to be viable small desktop PCs. Next, a performance benchmark test using CIS bench is set up to factor prime numbers to a max value of 20,000 and run 10,000 events, with lower scores indicating better performance. The N100 completes the test in 2.25 seconds, and the same test is then run on the Raspberry Pi5 for comparison.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter compares the performance of the Raspberry Pi 5 and the RM100 PC using various tests. Firstly, they measure the time taken to execute a task, where the Pi5 is slightly slower at 2.42 seconds compared to the RM100’s 2.25 seconds. Next, they use the GNU Image Manipulation Program to run a filter and render a lava pattern, where the RM100 significantly outperforms the Pi5, completing the task in 3.8 seconds versus the Pi5’s 10.7 seconds.
Additionally, they conduct a video rendering test with Caden live. Both systems can handle basic video editing and playback. The RM100 completes the rendering in 1 minute and 23 seconds, showcasing superior performance, whilst the presenter sets up the same test on the Pi5 with an expectation of a longer rendering time.
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In this part of the video, the presenter compares the video editing capabilities and streaming performance between the Raspberry Pi 5 and the M100 Mini PC. The Raspberry Pi 5, lacking hardware video encoding, completes a test significantly slower at 2 minutes 10 seconds compared to the M100’s 1 minute 23 seconds, but still manages to support video editing. Both systems demonstrate decent streaming media performance, with the Raspberry Pi 5 handling 1080p YouTube playback with minimal initial dropped frames and the M100 showing no issues at all. The presenter concludes that while the Raspberry Pi 5 is adequate for most tasks and is cost-effective with low power consumption, the M100 offers superior connectivity and a wider range of compatible operating systems and applications due to its x86 CPU.