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English Forums => General Discussion => Topic started by: spetrillo on September 27, 2023, 07:35:46 PM

Title: New OPNsense Firewall
Post by: spetrillo on September 27, 2023, 07:35:46 PM
Hello all,

I am considering the MinisForum NPB7 as my next firewall. It comes with a 13th Gen i7, with 6 PCores and 8 ECores. Will OPNsense make use of the ECores or should I stick to a 13th Gen i5?

Thanks,
Steve
Title: Re: New OPNsense Firewall
Post by: bartjsmit on September 28, 2023, 08:00:28 AM
Hi Steve, I think support is still patchy https://forums.freebsd.org/threads/freebsd-ule-scheduler-on-e-cores.88297/

I also like mostly boring hardware for security devices  8)

Bart...
Title: Re: New OPNsense Firewall
Post by: spetrillo on September 28, 2023, 04:35:43 PM
Yes I like boring kit also but I see that Ecores are going to be an interesting capability.

I will move back to the i5.
Title: Re: New OPNsense Firewall
Post by: lilsense on September 28, 2023, 06:24:19 PM
Last I checked all packets run the same speed... not sure if I'd place any so called ecore chips on my device as I see no point to slowing down or attempting to save a nano watt of power.

Unless you are planning on running a packet a week, I recommend US Postal Service or PTT for that, no need to waste any power.  ;D
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