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0 pointswindexh8er2y ago0 comments

The processor is weak comparatively on the Zima. I think the minimum you want to be looking at is the current generation of Intel N-series. CWWK and Topton make nice options that have similar I/O, better networking. STH [0] has a good article reviewing.

[0] https://www.servethehome.com/almost-a-decade-in-the-making-o...

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afavour2y ago· 2 in thread

> But the selling point of this board is IO not CPU

> the processor is weak comparatively on the Zima

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windexh8erOP2y ago

Wouldn't you rather have a decent CPU and better I/O at the same price point in a similar form factor?

There are options. Some that are better, which is why I posted the link. Not everyone is OK with a couple generations old CPU.

rewmie2y ago

> Wouldn't you rather have a decent CPU and better I/O at the same price point in a similar form factor?

Zima's site showcase benchmarks that position their boards at the same performance level of a Raspberry Pi 4.

The recently announced Raspberry Pi 5 doubles that, improves all IO, and costs between half and a third of an equivalent Zimaboard.

For the price of a Zimaboard, we can drop by Amazon and buy a MiniPC from the likes of Beelink or Minisforum.

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