What bitrate should I use for OBS recording?

4000 Kbps to 6000 Kbps

What bitrate is 1080P OBS?

Output Settings Tab

Why are my OBS recordings laggy?

A stable and high-speed Internet connection is essential to avoid video lagging or freezing issues in OBS. Dropped frames means your connection is not stable. Check your connection speed using any speed test tool. Contact your service provider to fix the speed and network issue, if any.

Is it better to stream with x264 or Nvenc?

But there is a slight trade-off in quality, and the reality is that x264 looks better than both NVENC and AMF when given enough power to do its job. When selecting a x264 you can then adjust the CPU Usage Preset from ultrafast all the way down to slow and placebo.

Should I use software or hardware encoding OBS?

If you have a particularly powerful GPU or a dedicated streaming PC, consider using a hardware encoder. In most cases, the software encoder (x264) will be able to handle the encoding process, as long as your CPU isn’t being overly taxed in other areas.

Is hardware better than software?

Hardware has all of the components that make your particular device work, and without it, the software would not be accessible. The better the hardware, the more appealing (in theory) the experience. On other hand, we have software. It might not be tangible, but it’s what you interact with most.

Is hardware encoding good?

The pros of using a hardware encoder are as follows: Great performance, especially when you need extremely high-quality streaming. Awesome reliability, given that they’re built with one purpose — to encode. Higher encoding speed, leading to lower latency.

What is a good CPU percentage for streaming?

100%