OBS Bitrate Calculator
Optimize your OBS Studio settings with encoder recommendations and CPU presets. Perfect for x264, NVENC, AMD, and Intel QuickSync configurations.
Stream Configuration
Configure your streaming settings for optimal performance
Available bandwidth: 20 Mbps
Recommended: 70-80% for stable streaming
Recommended Settings
Bitrate Range
6,391
Minimum
9,130
Recommended
11,869
Maximum
All values in kbps
Quality Assessment
Quality ScoreGood
70/100
Based on resolution, frame rate, and available bandwidth
Twitch
Max: 6,000 kbps⚠️ Exceeds limit
YouTube
Max: 9,000 kbps⚠️ Exceeds limit
Max: 6,000 kbps⚠️ Exceeds limit
OBS Encoder Settings
x264 (CPU)
- • Best quality at lower bitrates
- • CPU presets: ultrafast to medium
- • Profile: main or high
- • Keyframe interval: 2 seconds
NVENC (NVIDIA)
- • Hardware encoding (GPU)
- • Low CPU usage
- • Quality preset: Max Quality
- • Look-ahead: Enable if possible
Recommended Settings
Gaming
- • Encoder: NVENC (if available)
- • 1080p60: 6,000 kbps
- • Keyframe: 2 seconds
- • B-frames: 2
Creative
- • Encoder: x264
- • 1080p30: 4,500 kbps
- • Preset: fast or medium
- • Profile: high
Talk Shows
- • Encoder: x264
- • 720p30: 3,500 kbps
- • Preset: medium
- • Focus on audio quality
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