Game streaming performance poor

4.5

Streaming to Twitch/YouTube causes lag in-game or for viewers.

Symptoms
  • Dropped frames
  • Blurry stream
  • Game stuttering
Possible Causes
  • Low upload speed
  • CPU/GPU bottleneck
  • Wrong bitrate

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Lower Bitrate

If viewers see buffering, lower your bitrate (e.g., 4500kbps for 1080p).

2

Use Hardware Encoder

Use your GPU to encode the stream to save CPU for the game.

3

Limit In-game FPS

Prevents the game from using 100% of the GPU, leaving room for the stream.

When to See a Technician

Streaming requires a stable upload speed. Avoid streaming over WiFi.

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