Rpi 4 vs X86 architecture: are there alternatives ...!?

[thedighubs]

g day dear community,


well - are there any x86 alternatives for the RPI4 ( or the 5 ) out there - and if so: would you choose them over the pi 4!?


in other words: How does a Raspberry Pi 4 truly compare against a modern desktop CPU?

my usecase: I have a Raspberry Pi 4 with 8 GB. I use it as a NAS, WireGuard Server and besides his home assistant.

Are there alternatives to this on x86 architecture?

some of my main requirements are:

1) small size
2) absolutely silent, since the RPi is in my room and the endless fan noise drives me crazy.

At least the fan can turn on for demanding tasks.

well if comparing the two Options i really really like he raspi-benfits: Due to their worldwide success and thanks to their large developer communities, Raspi has become blueprints for other DIY boards such as lots of others. The success is aweome -. and i think that l make better decisions for future projects - (/with SBCs)


interested in any and all reply.

 

[nakedfrog]

While you may get some decent responses here, one of the tech subforums might be a better bet (though I'm not sure which is best, maybe CPUs and Overclocking?)

Hardware and Technology

forums.anandtech.com

 

[thedighubs]

good day dear nakedfrog

glad to hear from you - awesome help you provide.
i am very glad to be part of this great forum - this is a awesome place!

greetings

 

[BoomerD]

good day dear nakedfrog

glad to hear from you - awesome help you provide.
i am very glad to be part of this great forum - this is a awesome place!

greetings

Are you some kind of bot?

 

[Red Squirrel]

I find the RPI is no longer super good value, since the introduction of super cheap mini PCs available on Ebay. By the time you factor the cost of a power adapter, SD card, case, and any other accessories you're looking at over $100 for a RPI and that's if you can even find one in stock.

Here's an example of a mini PC: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/296658061369

There are more expensive options too that have more ram, faster cpu etc.

These do use more power, but still relatively little compared to a full size PC.

 

[thedighubs]

dear Red Squirrel
thank you for the reply - and for the idea sharing - great impact - great ideas - and food for thoughts.

i am very glad for your considerations

have a great day!

 

[zinfamous]

we got a (un)live one here.

 

[drnickriviera]

I can has free ipod? But if anyone searches for this later, I like my Intel N100 chip

 

[sdifox]

X86 SMB is a pretty poor value position. Same is true for RPI.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GCX4JKJ/ref=vp_m_cpf-substitute-widget-prodsubs_pd?_encoding=UTF8&pf_rd_p=33c15d8d-8ac4-4bca-bad9-3f73c41b8e91&pf_rd_r=KJCAN9FCD0ZJX5F5727Y&pd_rd_wg=ZwXmX&pd_rd_i=B08GCX4JKJ&pd_rd_w=t5ETP&content-id=amzn1.sym.33c15d8d-8ac4-4bca-bad9-3f73c41b8e91&pd_rd_r=8236f2a8-656f-48ae-8489-c9b7dfd1fc9c&psc=1

 

[Ken g6]

some of my main requirements are:

1) small size
2) absolutely silent, since the RPi is in my room and the endless fan noise drives me crazy.

Did you know they make passively cooled HTPC cases for practically full-power PCs? Here's one:

https://www.amazon.com/Akasa-Aluminium-Heatpipes-ITX48-M1B-Compatible/dp/B08H4L1VGC

You can stick an AMD APU or Intel processor in there (on an appropriate ITX motherboard) and have a silent real PC.

 

[thedighubs]

dear Ken - many thanks for the reply and for the heads up..