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I’m not sure what’s the most optimal for cost/performance, but a Pi 5 8G + Hailo 8 looks like it will be a good option.

* https://www.reddit.com/r/frigate_nvr/s/ncxP1YQDfB

* https://github.com/blakeblackshear/frigate/blob/e773d63c16d9...

I'd also keep an eye on the Rubik Pi 3 as it looks specifically designed to compete with the Pi 5 + AI kit and should provide a faster, cheaper, more efficient option. They're only just starting to ship and no support in Frigate yet, so just something to consider if you're not in a hurry to build a system.

* https://www.rubikpi.ai/

* https://liliputing.com/rubik-pi-is-a-compact-dev-board-with-...

* https://www.cnx-software.com/2025/01/09/qualcomm-qcs6490-rub...

I tested frigate on this combination and I must recommend against it. The Raspberry Pi 5 lacks hardware accelerated video encode like it's predecessor the Pi 4. Due to this limitation, a Pi 5 will struggle with more than a few cameras, even with the 26 TOPS Hailo.

Just accelerate it with AI instead! :)

I think the decoder is more important than the encoder. The Pi 5 does have a h265 hardware decoder, if your cameras supports that.

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