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Streaming Bitrate Calculator

Optimize your stream quality across all platforms. Calculate perfect bitrate, resolution, and encoder settings for Twitch, YouTube, Kick, and more. Get personalized recommendations based on your hardware and upload speed.

⚙️ Configure Stream Settings

Enter your hardware specs and internet speed to receive optimal streaming settings for your chosen platform.

Test at speedtest.net • Recommended minimum: 5 Mbps

Save a high-quality local copy for VODs and highlights

Platform-Specific Guides

Recommended settings for each streaming platform

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Twitch

1080p60
bitrate: 6000 kbps
encoder: x264 veryfast or NVENC
audio: 160 kbps
1080p30
bitrate: 4500 kbps
encoder: x264 veryfast or NVENC
audio: 160 kbps
720p60
bitrate: 4500 kbps
encoder: x264 fast or NVENC
audio: 160 kbps
720p30
bitrate: 3000 kbps
encoder: x264 faster
audio: 128 kbps
Platform Tips
Non-partners may not get transcoding. Use 720p60 for better viewer experience. Keep bitrate at or under 6000 kbps.
Best For:
Gaming, variety content, building community
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YouTube Gaming

4K60
bitrate: 20000-51000 kbps
encoder: NVENC Quality
audio: 192 kbps
1440p60
bitrate: 12000-18000 kbps
encoder: NVENC Quality
audio: 192 kbps
1080p60
bitrate: 6000-9000 kbps
encoder: x264 fast or NVENC
audio: 160 kbps
720p60
bitrate: 4500-6000 kbps
encoder: x264 faster
audio: 128 kbps
Platform Tips
Always has transcoding. Higher bitrates allowed. Good for high-quality streams. SEO important for discovery.
Best For:
High-quality streams, VOD content, tutorials
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Kick

1080p60
bitrate: 8000 kbps
encoder: NVENC Quality
audio: 160 kbps
1080p30
bitrate: 6000 kbps
encoder: x264 veryfast
audio: 160 kbps
720p60
bitrate: 5000-6000 kbps
encoder: NVENC or x264
audio: 160 kbps
Platform Tips
Higher bitrate limits than Twitch. Always has transcoding. Growing platform with good discoverability.
Best For:
Gaming, higher bitrate quality, Twitch alternative
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Facebook Gaming

1080p30
bitrate: 4000 kbps
encoder: x264 veryfast
audio: 128 kbps
720p60
bitrate: 4000 kbps
encoder: NVENC or x264
audio: 128 kbps
720p30
bitrate: 3000 kbps
encoder: x264 faster
audio: 128 kbps
Platform Tips
Lower bitrate limits. Built-in audience through social network. Good for casual streaming.
Best For:
Casual streaming, existing Facebook audience

Encoder Comparison

Understanding different encoding options

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x264 (CPU Encoding)

Quality: Best quality at given bitrate
Performance: High CPU usage, can affect game FPS

Presets

Ultrafast: Lowest quality, 5-10% CPU
Veryfast: Good quality, 15-25% CPU - recommended
Fast: Better quality, 30-40% CPU
Medium/Slow: Best quality, 50-80% CPU - only for powerful CPUs
Recommended For
High-end CPUs (Ryzen 7+, i7+), dual PC setups
Pro Tips
Use veryfast for gaming. Faster presets for CPU-intensive games. Medium/slow only if CPU has headroom.
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NVENC (NVIDIA GPU)

Quality: Excellent quality, close to x264 fast
Performance: Minimal performance impact, 1-3% GPU

Presets

Performance: Fastest, slightly lower quality
Quality: Balanced, recommended for most
Max Quality: Best NVENC quality, slightly slower
Recommended For
GTX 1650 Super+, RTX 2060+, RTX 3000/4000 series
Pro Tips
RTX cards have better NVENC than GTX. Use Quality preset. Excellent for single PC streaming.
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AMD AMF

Quality: Good quality, improving with newer cards
Performance: Very low performance impact

Presets

Speed: Fastest encoding
Balanced: Good middle ground
Quality: Best AMF quality
Recommended For
RX 6000 series, RX 7000 series
Pro Tips
Quality has improved significantly on RX 6000+. Use balanced or quality preset.
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Intel QuickSync

Quality: Decent quality, improving each generation
Performance: Minimal CPU impact

Presets

Speed: Fastest, lower quality
Balanced: Good for most streams
Quality: Best QuickSync quality
Recommended For
11th gen Intel+, especially 12th/13th/14th gen
Pro Tips
Good fallback if no dedicated GPU. Quality improved significantly on 11th gen+.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about streaming settings