VideoToolbox uses the system's GPU, regardless of brand.

Please read the AMF plugin documentation for compatible GPUs as well as the troubleshooting guide for issues.Īpple's VideoToolbox is supported on macOS.

These are usually provided by your manufacturer but may also be found at the Intel Download Center.ĪMD's Advanced Media Framework encoder is supported on Windows and Linux.

QSV can be unstable on Windows 7 and may require workarounds to enable it.

Due to low quality of early iterations of QSV, Intel Core-i-CPU 4xxx (Haswell) or newer is recommended.You will need an Intel HD Graphics GPU on Intel Core-i-CPU 2xxx (Sandy Bridge) or newer.Intel's Quick Sync Video encoder is supported on Windows and Linux. Make sure you have the latest drivers for your GPU.

Note: GTX 1650 rev 1 contains 5th generation NVENC.This includes the GTX 1650 rev 2 and higher.For best results, use a GPU with 6th generation NVENC (Turing).You will need a GeForce 600-series (Kepler) or higher.NVIDIA's NVENC encoder is supported on Windows and Linux. As such, they can be a last resort if software encoding is not possible such as due to performance constraints.Ĭonsumer-level hardware encoders are built into the following GPUs: They offer minimal performance impact in exchange for a reduction in quality at the same bitrates as software encoding using the default preset of veryfast. However, earlier generation hardware encoders provide a lower-quality image. Modern hardware encoders provide very good quality video with minimal performance impact. Hardware encoders are generally recommended for best performance as they take the workload off the CPU and to a specialised component in the GPU that can perform video encoding more efficiently. Windows 10 release 1809 or later, or Windows 11.Try Tools menu -> Auto Configuration Wizard to find appropriate settings for your hardware and settings. The CPU requirements vary considerably depending on the chosen encoder, resolution, FPS and your scene complexity. Having a compatible system does not guarantee that it is capable of streaming or recording using OBS Studio. OBS Studio requires the following hardware and operating systems to function.

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