# How much is Discourse affected by a faster CPU?

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-much-is-discourse-affected-by-a-faster-cpu/58407
**Category:** Self-hosting
**Tags:** hosting
**Created:** [March 5, 2017, 11:11am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-much-is-discourse-affected-by-a-faster-cpu/58407 "2017-03-05T11:11:37Z")
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### Author: ![codinghorror](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/codinghorror/32/110067_2.png) [@codinghorror](https://meta.discourse.org/u/codinghorror)
#### Post date: [December 30, 2018, 7:16am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-much-is-discourse-affected-by-a-faster-cpu/58407/27 "2018-12-30T07:16:45Z")

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> [@codinghorror](#):
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> - [i7-7500u](https://ark.intel.com/products/95451/Intel-Core-i7-7500U-Processor-4M-Cache-up-to-3_50-GHz-) (Kaby Lake 2.7 - 3.5, 2 core / 4 thread) — $400 on Ali Express
> - 16 GB RAM — Crucial 16GB DDR3
> - 500 GB disk — Samsung 850 Evo SSD, $170

For 2019 I am upgrading my mini colocated host to

- [i7-8750h](https://ark.intel.com/products/134906/Intel-Core-i7-8750H-Processor-9M-Cache-up-to-4-10-GHz-) (Coffee lake, 2.2 - 4.1, 6 core / 12 thread) - $460 on Ali Express
- 32GB RAM – DDR4 (16GB × 2, $220)
- 500 GB disk – NVMe PCI Samsung 970 Pro ($200)

[CPU comparison here](https://ark.intel.com/compare/95451,134906) – it’s a big jump in TDP, 2 cores to ⚠ 6 cores. Increase from 16GB to 32GB of faster DDR4 RAM. Plus a real M.2 NVMe drive, which is considerably faster than the old SATA interface style.

 ![board1](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/meta/original/4X/2/0/2/202c0c5ffaee94051e499ad5338a1f0cab840da2.jpeg)  
 ![board2](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/meta/original/4X/0/9/2/09291b1ebcf2cbad5b8a364e88e0d044d6e33b8c.jpeg)  
 ![box](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/meta/original/4X/a/5/5/a55ad135a3a8ab627bd0d91d25a73932b41c595e.jpeg)

> **Full specs**
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> **Model Number:** [Partaker B18](https://www.amazon.com/Partaker-Coffee-Intel-8750H-Graphics/dp/B07L4KJXWL)  
> **Color:** Black  
> **CPU:** Intel Core i7-8750H Processor (9M Cache, up to 4.10 GHz)  
> **Platform:** Coffee Lake, 8th Generation Intel Core i7 Processors  
> **Threads:** 6 Core 12 Threads  
> **Graphic:** Intel UHD Graphics 630  
> **RAM:** DDR4 2133/2400/2666 260pin，2 SO-DIMM Slots, support up to 32GB  
> **Storage:** M.2 Nvme 22x80 SSD + M.2 NGFF/Nvme 22x80 SSD + 2.5’ 'HD
> 
> **WiFi:** 2.4G/5G Wifi B/G/N/AC+bluetooth  
> **Operating System System:** Windows Or Linux  
> **Network Card:** 10/100/1000 BaseT LAN  
> **I/O Port:** 1xHDMI + 1 Mini DP + 1 Gigabit LAN port + 4 USB 3.0 + 1 Type-C USB port + 1 Audio Port  
> **Power in:** 5.5mm plug in  
> **HDMI Output:** HDMI Support 4K 24HZ  
> **DP Output:** DP Support 4K 60HZ  
> **VGA Output:** VGA Support 1080P  
> **Power:** In: DC100-240V AC/50-60Hz Out: DC 19V/3.42A, 90W  
> **Operating Temperature:** 0°C~80°C (32°F~140°F)  
> **Storage Temperature:** -20°C~80°C (-68°F~176°F)  
> **Relative Humidity:** 10%~90% (non-condensing)  
> **Thermal Design:** Low Noise Fan  
> **Size:** 197 x 197 x 40mm  
> **Weight:** 1.5kgs  
> **Package Content:** Partaker B18 Mini PC, Power adapter, Power Cable, VESA Bracket, Screws

@pfaffman once these are swapped out I’ll mail you my old boxes, which are still trucking along just fine.

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