[vorbis] FAQ : CPU requirements ? and other

[Paul Martin]

On Sat, Nov 02, 2002 at 02:58:22PM +0100, David Balazic wrote:

> Also in simple terms , what is the minimum CPU required for
> real time playback of "common" vorbis files ( stereo, 44.1kHz,
> bitrate about 100-200 kbps ) ? I plan to buy an old laptop to be
> used as an universal media player in my car.

Decoding a -q6 Ogg Vorbis file seems to be taking up about 30% of CPU
time on this Mobile Pentium MMX 233 laptop. I'd suggest a Pentium 166
would be the minimum processor to decode such files comfortably in real
time.


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