You are correct that the software should perform better, but I don't think the average buyer understands this - they buy a new (and sometimes quite expensive) d

You are correct that the software should perform better, but I don't think the average buyer understands this - they buy a new (and sometimes quite expensive) device, yet it feels sluggish for them, so they feel like they bought a bad product. But even in the more business/enterprise segment you're getting screwed over. Let's go to the product selector here: https://www.synology.com/en-uk/products?product_line=rs_plus%2Crs_value%2Crs_xs%2Cuc https://www.synology.com/en-uk/products?product_line=rs_plus... and look at XS+/XS Series subtitled "High performance storage solutions for businesses, engineered for reliability." Let's pick the second choice, RS3621xs+. According to the Tweakers pricewatch (https://tweakers.net/pricewatch/1656552/synology-rackstation-rs3621xs+/specificaties/ https://tweakers.net/pricewatch/1656552/synology-rackstation...) this thing went on sale the 8th of February 2021 (4 years ago). The specsheet says it has an Intel Xeon D-1541, let's look at what ARC (https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/91199/intel-xeon-processor-d1541-12m-cache-2-10-ghz/specifications.html https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/91199/i...) has to say about this CPU: Marketing Status: Discontinued Launch Date: Q4'15 Servicing Status: End of Servicing Updates End of Servicing Updates Date: Saturday, December 31, 2022 I'll let you make your own conclusions if that's an OK purchase these days.