For direct play from HTPC 4k with madvr, any i3 with discrete GPU like 1050ti is sufficient. But for streaming i7 is required. For higher settings in madvr you need high end GPU.
Intel cpu suits best IMHO as I have tried with Ryzen 5 2nd and 3rd gen with discrete GPU. There is some stutter in playback when it is resumed. You have to close the player and again you have to open. This happens in win7 and also in win10.
One of my friend is having JVC N5 and it is definitely value for money. He streams to projector from HTPC.
Intel cpu suits best IMHO as I have tried with Ryzen 5 2nd and 3rd gen with discrete GPU. There is some stutter in playback when it is resumed. You have to close the player and again you have to open. This happens in win7 and also in win10.
One of my friend is having JVC N5 and it is definitely value for money. He streams to projector from HTPC.