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Gaming Stream Calculator
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GPU / CPU
Live stats
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Total Bitrate
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Status
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Select a platform preset or adjust settings manually.
VIDEO 4500 Kbps
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AUDIO 160 Kbps
= 4660 Kbps total
You
Viewers
1920 × 1080 (1080p)
Resolution
Frame Rate
60 fps
Encoder
Rate Control
Scene Complexity
Standard gaming motion
Audio Bitrate
Bitrate (Kbps)
6000
Game Preset
Bitrate vs. Quality
Platform Compatibility
Upload Headroom Estimator
Mbps available
Enter your actual upload speed to see headroom.
Quick Upload Speed Test
Sends 2 MB to this server — rough guidance only.
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OBS / Streamlabs Quick Settings
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Console & Mobile Streaming Caps
These are the recommended streaming settings for each platform when using native streaming or a capture card. Console native streaming is limited by the platform — below are typical sweet spots.
PlayStation 5
Native Twitch/YouTube streaming
Resolution1080p
Frame Rate60 fps
Video Bitrateup to 8 000 Kbps
Upload Needed~9 Mbps
EncoderH.264 (built-in)
Capture card (Elgato/AVerMedia) unlocks full 1080p60 on PC with custom encoder. Recommended for serious streamers.
Xbox Series X/S
Native Twitch/YouTube streaming
Resolution1080p
Frame Rate30 / 60 fps
Video Bitrateup to 6 000 Kbps
Upload Needed~7 Mbps
EncoderH.264 (built-in)
Xbox app allows direct Twitch streaming at 720p60 or 1080p30. For 1080p60, use a capture card on PC.
Nintendo Switch
Via capture card (no native streaming)
Resolution720p (max)
Frame Rate30 fps
Video Bitrate2 500–4 000 Kbps
Upload Needed~5 Mbps
EncoderVia PC (x264/NVENC)
Switch outputs 1080p via HDMI (docked) but games render at 720p. Use 720p in OBS to match native output and avoid scaling artifacts.
Mobile (Android / iOS)
IRL / face-cam / mobile gaming
Resolution720p
Frame Rate30 fps
Video Bitrate2 000–3 000 Kbps
Upload Needed~4 Mbps
AppStreamlabs / Twitch
Mobile streaming requires consistent LTE/5G or strong Wi-Fi. Use Streamlabs Mobile for the most reliable bitrate management on poor connections.
Dual-PC Streaming Setup Guide
A dual-PC setup separates gaming from encoding so your game PC runs at full speed while the streaming PC handles video compression and upload.
Gaming PC
Plays the game
RTX/RX GPU
RTX/RX GPU
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HDMI / Capture Card
or NDI over LAN
or NDI over LAN
Streaming PC
OBS + encoding
Any capable CPU
Any capable CPU
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Ethernet
to Internet
to Internet
Twitch / YouTube
Ingest server
→ Viewers
→ Viewers
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Choose your signal path
Capture card (hardware): Connect gaming PC's HDMI out to a capture card (Elgato 4K60 Pro, AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K) in the streaming PC. Best for console + PC setups. Zero network dependency.
NDI over LAN (software): Install NDI Tools on the gaming PC, use OBS
NDI over LAN (software): Install NDI Tools on the gaming PC, use OBS
NDI Source plugin on the streaming PC. Both must be on the same gigabit LAN switch. Free and flexible.
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Configure OBS on the streaming PC
Add the capture card or NDI source as a
Video Capture Device scene in OBS. Set the canvas to match game output (e.g. 1920×1080). Use x264 or NVENC on the streaming PC — CPU resources here go fully to encoding, not gaming.
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Route audio
Capture card: Audio passes through HDMI automatically.
NDI: NDI carries audio natively alongside video — no extra setup needed.
Mic: Plug your microphone directly into the streaming PC for best results and lowest latency.
NDI: NDI carries audio natively alongside video — no extra setup needed.
Mic: Plug your microphone directly into the streaming PC for best results and lowest latency.
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Network requirements
For NDI, both PCs must be on the same gigabit wired LAN. NDI HX2 can work on 100Mbps but standard NDI requires ≥1 Gbps. Use
ndi.newtek.com to verify stream quality before going live. Avoid Wi-Fi for either PC.
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Bitrate recommendation
With a dedicated streaming PC you can afford more aggressive encoding: use
x264 medium preset instead of veryfast — same bitrate, noticeably better quality. Or bump to 8 000 Kbps on platforms that allow it (YouTube, Kick).
Essential Gear
| Component | Budget Pick | Premium Pick |
|---|---|---|
| Capture Card (PCIe) | Elgato 4K60 Pro MK.2 | AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K |
| Capture Card (USB) | Elgato HD60 X | AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus |
| Network Switch | TP-Link TL-SG108E (1Gbps) | ASUS XG-U2008 (10Gbps) |
| Streaming PC CPU | Ryzen 5 5600 / i5-12400 | Ryzen 9 7950X / i9-13900K |
| Streaming PC GPU | GTX 1660 Super (NVENC) | RTX 4070 Super (NVENC + AV1) |
| Software (NDI) | NDI Tools (free) | NDI HX2 (lower bandwidth) |
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