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.
