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Performance Atom 2.1 vs Ivy bridge 3.3
I am on the verge of buying a new Readynas. What I can't find information on is the difference in real world performance between the 316 and 516. I realise that transcoding of HD material requires the 516 processor, but I won't need this.
What I need to know is whether I'll notice any difference in read and write speeds in a XRAID2 dual redundancy setup. whole range of file sizes. I'm a home user and never more than 4 simultaneous users, perhaps 2 HD streams rarely simultaneously.
The 516 is 55% more expensive than the 316 in the UK, and I have almost reached the conclusion that it's not worth it.
What I need to know is whether I'll notice any difference in read and write speeds in a XRAID2 dual redundancy setup. whole range of file sizes. I'm a home user and never more than 4 simultaneous users, perhaps 2 HD streams rarely simultaneously.
The 516 is 55% more expensive than the 316 in the UK, and I have almost reached the conclusion that it's not worth it.
3 Replies
- I don't think Netgear has posted performance numbers, and I haven't seen much posted here.
However, if you compare Ultra-6 (atom processor) and Pro-6 (E5300 processor) performance there isn't much difference in performance for file reading/writing. I'd expect that to more or less carry over to the RN316 and RN516.
With RAID-6 there could possibly be a difference in write performance. With software raid-6, each write requires updating 2 parity stripes (raid-5 requires updating only one). That might give the faster processor an edge.
If you aren't interested in CPU-intensive add-ons, the RN316 might be the way to go. - I would also suggest you get a 316. If in say three years or so you decide you need more power there will likely be newer models for you to consider.
- Thank you. edit: I have ordered the 316.
Fantastic forum support as usual.
Now you see (for anyone else reading this) that is why; having considered buying a Synology NAS because of the "raw" nature of the new Readynas OS 6 and some concerns I have about the reports that Netgear doesn't care; I am still going to stick with Readynas.
Readynas is a brand in itself largely because of the outstanding support available on these forums.
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