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What kind of Intel CPU is capable to handle the workload?

Wepee

Hi,

I could not find any information about the CPU to run Sophos Home Firewall v20.

All I know is that FW v20 only can run on Intel CPUs and supports 4 cores. 

Given that I have an old Intel Core2 Quad 8XXX, which does not supports Intel AES instruction, 

would the CPU be running slow as an VPN server? 

If not, what kind of Intel CPU is recommend? Intel 3rd Gen CPUs?

The home firewall will be used at home catering about 2-6 people.

Thank you.

Regards,

Marcus



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    Hi,

    the fastest 4 (real) cores you can find, something like a xeon is better and more power efficient. The overall load will depend on fthe number of firewall rules and policies you put in place. There is no benefit from using PC type CPUs because none of the functions are used.

    Ian

    XG115W - v20.0.2 MR-2 - Home

    XG on VM 8 - v21 GA

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    Hi,

    the fastest 4 (real) cores you can find, something like a xeon is better and more power efficient. The overall load will depend on fthe number of firewall rules and policies you put in place. There is no benefit from using PC type CPUs because none of the functions are used.

    Ian

    XG115W - v20.0.2 MR-2 - Home

    XG on VM 8 - v21 GA

    If a post solves your question please use the 'Verify Answer' button.

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    Hi, thanks for replying. I am bit confused on your last statement: 

    There is no benefit from using PC type CPUs because none of the functions are used.

    Can you elaborate more on your last statement? Are you recommending me to look for server type CPUs?

    I have a Xeon at home, I can't remember the model number, it is a socket 1150, 4 cores 4 threads CPU.

  • 0 in reply to rfcat_vk

    Hi, thanks for replying. I am bit confused on your last statement: 

    There is no benefit from using PC type CPUs because none of the functions are used.

    Can you elaborate more on your last statement? Are you recommending me to look for server type CPUs?

    I have a Xeon at home, I can't remember the model number, it is a socket 1150, 4 cores 8 threads CPU.

  • 0 in reply to Wepee

    The intel PC CPU come with a number of built in functions eg maths coprocessors which are not used by the XG firmware.

    My VM is running a XEON, one of the newer versions. My previous home hardware used XEON 4 core. XEONs ar usually cheaper than the i series CPUs.

    Ian

    XG115W - v20.0.2 MR-2 - Home

    XG on VM 8 - v21 GA

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  • 0 in reply to rfcat_vk

    May I know what Xeon model that you are currently running?

    Yes, I fully agree. My 4th gen. Xeon that I have now cost a lot less than i7 of the same gen.

    Partly due to the fact it has no built-in GPU.  

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