How does this CPU compare to the mainline Ryzen desktop series? The frequency alone sounds like a mobile chip.
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Yes, it's quite underpowered compared to Ryzen 3000's. The main advantage is that it only consumes 15W, which makes it very efficient to run, especially if you just want to a Plex server. However, if you want something more powerful (e.g. for transcoding, or other thread-intensive jobs), you can wait for the i3-10100 to go on sale (at around 200$), but you'd have to check it every morning.
The price is just so good... I've already got a deal from (old place) for my TV PC.
Thanks for posting :)