The server CPU’s are called epyc and they are powerful, but not in the same way.
Server CPU’s are geared to different types of workloads but if you built a desktop workstation with decent one it would be still be a beast.
I wasn’t arguing that the server CPU’s aren’t powerful, i was saying that the latest ryzen desktop cpu was something I’d personally consider to also be powerful.
The threadrippers are also up there in terms of power, but the OP was specifically talking about ryzen.
Plex is a solid meh/10 back end wise, provided you have the knowledge to run the docker container it’s not that bad.
Running it standalone is potentially effort.
My main issue with plex is it’s transition into enshittification as a service.