Technical requirements
Requirements for your own computer
You can also run ScreenSoft on your own computer, even if it is not listed here. Compare its specifications with the requirements below and consider the content you intend to use. We use the Linux Ubuntu operating system.
| Parameter | Minimum requirements for Full HD video | Recommended configuration for UHD and applications |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Linux Ubuntu | Linux Ubuntu |
| Processor | 64-bit processor; for your own PC, Intel N95 / N100 or a processor with comparable performance as a baseline | Intel N97 or higher performance; Intel Core i5 or comparable performance for more demanding applications |
| RAM | 4 GB depending on platform; 8 GB recommended for your own PC | 16 GB recommended |
| Graphics and decoding | Hardware FHD video decoding and a working graphics driver in Ubuntu | Hardware UHD video decoding and graphics acceleration for applications in Ubuntu |
| Display output | 1920 × 1080; HDMI or DisplayPort to match the screen | 3840 × 2160; matching output, cable and screen |
| Storage | Capacity for Ubuntu, ScreenSoft and your content; prefer an SSD for a PC | SSD with spare capacity for UHD media and applications |
| Connection | Ethernet or stable Wi-Fi | Wired Ethernet recommended |
Requirements also depend on the platform. FHD configurations can start at 4 GB RAM; the H4 requires at least 8 GB. For your own PC, we recommend at least 8 GB RAM for FHD. For UHD and applications, we recommend 16 GB RAM and additional processing capacity for more demanding content.
For ARM boards, use the system image intended for the specific supported model.
For your own computer, check not only the processor and RAM, but also graphics support and hardware decoding in Ubuntu. A display output rated for “4K” does not by itself describe playback or application performance. For an LED screen, the resolution of the complete displayed content matters, rather than the physical screen size.
Results apply to the tested hardware and software configuration.
Technical requirements
Manufacturer specifications and the ScreenSoft configuration are listed on each device’s detail page.
- GMKtec G1 (N95): CPU: Intel N95; 4 cores / 4 threads; maximum frequency 3.4 GHz; RAM: 1× DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM; up to 32 GB; Storage: M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 3.0; 256 / 512 GB (depending on variant); Video: 2× HDMI; 4K / 60 Hz; Network: 2.5 Gb/s Ethernet; Wi-Fi; Bluetooth; Power: DC 12 V / 4 A
- GMKtec G5 (N97): CPU: Intel N97; 4 cores / 4 threads; maximum frequency 3.6 GHz; RAM: 12 GB LPDDR5-4800; onboard; Storage: M.2 2242 SATA III; 128 / 256 / 512 GB (depending on variant); Video: 2× HDMI; 4K / 60 Hz; Network: 1 Gb/s Ethernet; Wi-Fi 5; Bluetooth 5.0; Power: USB-C DC 12 V / 3 A
- GMKtec M3 (i5-12450H): CPU: Intel Core i5-12450H; 8 cores / 12 threads; maximum frequency 4.4 GHz; RAM: 2× DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM; up to 64 GB; Storage: M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 3.0 + M.2 2242 SATA; Video: 2× HDMI + USB-C DisplayPort; 4K / 60 Hz; Network: 2.5 Gb/s Ethernet; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.2; Power: DC 20 V / 5 A
- Odroid H3+: CPU: Intel N6005; 4 cores / 4 threads; maximum frequency 3.3 GHz; RAM: 2× DDR4-2933 SO-DIMM; up to 64 GB; Storage: M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 3.0 ×4; 2× SATA; eMMC; Video: 1× HDMI 2.0 + 1× DisplayPort 1.2; 4K / 60 Hz; Network: 2× 2.5 Gb/s Ethernet; Power: DC 14–20 V
- Odroid H4: CPU: Intel N97; 4 cores / 4 threads; maximum frequency 3.6 GHz; RAM: 1× DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM; up to 48 GB; Storage: M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 3.0 ×4; eMMC; Video: 1× HDMI 2.0 + 2× DisplayPort 1.2; 4K / 60 Hz; Network: 1× 2.5 Gb/s Ethernet; Power: DC 11–20 V
- Odroid M1S: CPU: Rockchip RK3566; 4× Cortex-A55; maximum frequency 1.8 GHz; RAM: 4 GB LPDDR4; onboard; Storage: 64 GB eMMC; microSD; M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 2.1 ×1; Video: 1× HDMI 2.0; 4K / 60 Hz; MIPI DSI; Network: 1 Gb/s Ethernet; Power: USB-C 5 V / 3 A
- Radxa X4: CPU: Intel N100; 4 cores / 4 threads; maximum frequency 3.4 GHz; RAM: LPDDR5; 4 / 8 / 12 / 16 GB (depending on variant); Storage: M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 3.0 ×4; eMMC (optional); Video: 2× micro HDMI; 4K / 60 Hz; Network: 2.5 Gb/s Ethernet; Wi-Fi 5 / Bluetooth 5.0 or Wi-Fi 6 / Bluetooth 5.2 (depending on variant); Power: USB-C PD 12 V / ≥ 2.5 A
- Raspberry Pi 4B: CPU: Broadcom BCM2711; 4× Cortex-A72; maximum frequency 1.8 GHz; RAM: LPDDR4-3200; 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 8 GB (depending on variant); Storage: microSD; Video: 2× micro HDMI; 4K / 60 Hz; Network: 1 Gb/s Ethernet; Wi-Fi 802.11ac; Bluetooth 5.0; Power: USB-C 5 V / ≥ 3 A
- 1449 (i5-1135G7): CPU: Intel Core i5-1135G7; RAM: 2× DDR4 SO-DIMM; up to 64 GB; Storage: M.2 NVMe; mSATA; SATA; Network: 1 Gb/s Ethernet (RTL8111); Power: DC 12 V / 19 V
- TGL-I (i5-1145G7): CPU: Intel Core i5-1145G7. The manufacturer and its description of the exact TGL-I variant with the i5-1145G7 processor could not be reliably verified. No further specifications have therefore been added.
- Mini-ITX 8USB / 6COM (11th / 12th Gen Intel Core): Each device detail page contains the same specification fields. The overview also covers configurations for Full HD, UHD and applications.
Contact ScreenSoft support at support@screensoft.org