All the Intel HD600 series GPUs/VPUs support UHD/4K resolution h.265 and h.264 decode I believe.
However is the 4K content you want to play also HDR? If so then HDR support is not straightforward, not universal and is less to do with the Intel HD graphics version, and more to do with how the manufacturer and Intel have implemented the specific HDMI or DisplayPort output solution on the motherboard/SFF PC you are using.
If you want to watch SDR UHD/4K content then different rules apply.
Similarly Windows and Linux/LibreElec compatibility are different.
Thanks Noggin for your reply 
Yes, I know that Intel HD600 series GPUs/VPUs support UHD/4K resolution
(Intel UHD Graphics 620 is "4K native" following Intel docs)
My question is :
-> Does last Generic version of LibreELEC has good drivers to play 4K on this graphic chip ?
Nb: HDR is actually not my priority..
I want only play my personal 4K videos: My 4K Sony Camcorder creates MP4 videos with :
Video codec : H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC
Audio codec : Linear PCM / AAC
3840 x 2160
150 Mbps max
Thanks for all !
Jean-Max
Does the camcorder record 4:2:0 or 4:2:2?
Intel GPUs only hardware accelerate 4:2:0 h.264 and h.265 - not 4:2:2.
What frame rate is the video - as that can also play a part with h.264 on some platforms. If you have a clip you can dropbox I can test it on a couple of boxes.
Does the camcorder record 4:2:0 or 4:2:2?
Intel GPUs only hardware accelerate 4:2:0 h.264 and h.265 - not 4:2:2.
What frame rate is the video - as that can also play a part with h.264 on some platforms If you have a clip you can dropbox I can test it on a couple of boxes.
Hi Noggin,
So you can see that my Sony 4K rushes are in 4.2.0, 25 fps and H-264 (MPEG-4 AVC)
Intel UHD Graphics 620 GPU could decode these videos under LibrELEC Generic last version ?
Can-I send 30 Sec of one of my 4K rush (30 Sec = 500 Mo..) to DROPBOX (or similar)
and copy here the download link ?
Thanks for all
Jean-Max
I am interested by a Zotac ZBOX MI 660 Nano
Is it going to be a LibreELEC-only box? There are better and cheaper options.
1. Anything with Intel Gemini Lake SoC (e.g. Celeron J4105).
2. AMD APU with Vega graphics (e.g. Athlon 200GE). Asrock DeskMini A300 should be a good platform for that.
Is it going to be a LibreELEC-only box? There are better and cheaper options.
1. Anything with Intel Gemini Lake SoC (e.g. Celeron J4105).
2. AMD APU with Vega graphics (e.g. Athlon 200GE). Asrock DeskMini A300 should be a good platform for that.
Thanks smp for your reply
YES , LibreELEC only
Actually, I have OpenELEC only installed on SSD, in my 2 Media players to play my personal videos :
- Zbox AD10 with CPU AMD E-350 Dual core 1,66 + integrated GPU AMD Radeon HD 6310 DX11 + RAM 4Go ddr3 1333
- Zbox HD-ID11 with CPU Intel Atom D510 1.66 + GPU Nvidia Next Gen. ION2 512 + RAM 4Go ddr2 800
I just have a look to Asrock Deskmini A300 :
Good size for my HT install rack : 150*150*80mm
No integrated GPU present, so I must install a CPU+GPU in one integrated chip :
AMD Athlon 200GE is in the Asrock list :
But .. 200GE is no more sold France .. it's replaced by AMD Athlon 220GE or 3000G
Question:
For 4K video playing under LibreELEC, do you think Asrock Deskmini A300 with AMD Athlon xx
will be better than :
ZOTAC ZBOX MI660 nano with CPU Intel Core i7-8550U + integrated GPU Intel HD Graphics 620 ?
Thanks for yous info, ideas and .. experiences
Jean-Max
Hello,
I uploaded to DROPBOX a very short 4K rush coming for my Sony Camcorder (30 sec, 385 MB)
(Nb: Rush made in 2017 during my very early first test of this camcorder)
This is the link in text mode to allow download, otherwise... it try to play.. :
"https://www.dropbox.com/s/kz7gh61zhzeo…_30Sec.MP4?dl=1"
Nb: I never used DROPBOX, so, if you cannot download the 4K rush, tell it me : I will try to understand something in the DROPBOX sharing setup ..
If you can download the rush, can you tell me if the reading is OK on your platform with LibreELEC (and what platform) ??
Thanks for all
Jean-Max
The file plays fine on my Intel J4105 and AMD 200GE boxes.
That Zotac is a waste of money. I can suggest this for a nice LibreELEC box:
ASRock J4105B-ITX Intel Celeron Quad-Core Processor J4105 (up to 2.5 GHz) Mini ITX Motherboard / CPU Combo - Newegg.com (I use it in my main LibreELEC box).
MX500 Industrial Fanless Mini-ITX Case w/ 80W DC-DC Power Board & 60W AC Adapter - Newegg.com
Crucial 4GB Single DDR4 2400 (PC4 19200) 260-Pin SODIMM Memory - CT4G4SFS824A - Newegg.com
Hi smp,
Thanks for your reply
In your Friday's post, you talk about AMD GPU VEGA :
"2. AMD APU with Vega graphics (e.g. Athlon 200GE). Asrock DeskMini A300 should be a good platform for that."
but... It seems that :
AMD GPU Radeon™ Vega 3 is integrated only in APUs Ryzen family Series, (core Raven Ridge or Picasso)
and .. not in AMD APU Athlon Series like the 200 / 220 GE, (core Raven Ridge)
But, following your test, my 4K rush plays fine on your AMD 200GE box,
So, what about the following list of commands for my new Platform ? :
Do you think all will match OK ?
BOX : Asrock DeskMini A300
CPU / GPU (AM4 Socket) : AMD Athlon 220GE 3,4Ghz (Core Raven Ridge)
CPU / GPU COOLING FAN < 46MM for AMD AM4 socket :
Question: Is the Cooling fan already in the AMD CPU / GPU package ? (Like on Intel CPU package)
if NOT, what model would be OK ?
CHIPSET : AMD-A300 (already on MB)
RAM (max 64) 2*4 Gb DDR4 SO-DIMM 2400 Dual-channel no-ECC 260 pins
SSD Sata 6GB/s: What size do you think useful to install LibreELEC ? (alone)
LibreELEC : Last Generic Version will be OK ?
Many THANKS for your kind help !!
Best regards from France
Jean-Max
AMD GPU Radeon™ Vega 3 is integrated only in APUs Ryzen family Series, (core Raven Ridge or Picasso)
That is not correct.
Do you think all will match OK ?
Yes.
Question: Is the Cooling fan already in the AMD CPU / GPU package ? (Like on Intel CPU package)
If the CPU is a retail version in a box it will include a cooler.
LibreELEC : Last Generic Version will be OK ?
Yes.
SSD Sata 6GB/s: What size do you think useful to install LibreELEC ? (alone)
I use a 16Gb SSD with no issues.
That is not correct.
YES ! I had read a false info on the net
Vega 3 graphics is present on 220GE ::
Processeur AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics - Achat Processeur au meilleur prix | Materiel.net
Thanks for all your info
Now, I will be able to command the good hardware
Best regards
