does a Raspberry Pi 4 truly compare against a X86 architecture!?

[dhubs]

good day dear friends on the justlinux-forums - hello to all of you!

good day dear Michaelk, hello dear Demanding Truth
good day dear Steve R Jones - hello my dear!



well - are there any x86 alternatives for the RPI4 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)


and i am very happy . for the big big community i love the Raspberry Pi.

What do you say - do you stick with the RPI 4 - for your SBC-Projects or do you think about a X86 architecture - ( mayby such as a think client)!?

[michaelk]

A Pi does not compare in speed with a x86 desktop but does quite well with what you are using it for. There are lots of other ARM based SBCs that are similar to the Pi and work well but choose one based on your project. There are x86 SBCs out there and may be suitable for one of your projects but right now I prefer using ARM based devices. There are many small NUC fanless type x86 computers out there and you can spend a lot more then the Pi but again it depends on the project.

[dhubs]

hello dear Michaelk

thank you very much for the reply..

A Pi does not compare in speed with a x86 desktop but does quite well with what you are using it for. There are lots of other ARM based SBCs that are similar to the Pi and work well but choose one based on your project. There are x86 SBCs out there and may be suitable for one of your projects but right now I prefer using ARM based devices. There are many small NUC fanless type x86 computers out there and you can spend a lot more then the Pi but again it depends on the project.

Thank you for the thoughtful reply! I appreciate the insights you shared regarding ARM vs. x86 architectures and the various options available.

On ARM-based SBCs vs. x86 alternatives: I completely agree that the Raspberry Pi shines for use cases like mine (NAS, WireGuard, and home assistant), especially given its power efficiency and the incredible support from its community. However, the limitations of ARM become apparent in more demanding tasks where x86 might have the edge.

To the point on NUCs and x86 SBCs: Fanless NUCs and similar x86 boards - awesome; this really sound intriguing, especially for a quiet room environment like mine. While they are more expensive than the Pi, the potential for running x86-based software without emulation could make them worth the investment ...at least in my view.

Michaelk, do you have specific recommendations for x86 SBCs or fanless NUCs that balance affordability with good performance? How do these compare in size and power consumption to something like the Pi?

on a sidenote: i am glad: you help me alot - with the sharing of your experience.
For a beginner like me,this is a blessing. And i am pretty sure that many others benefit - due to your shared thoughts..

i (for one) preciated your efforts on giving support here to all the folks. Thank you for making the forum for such a valuable and informative place. 👍

have a great day

greetings