To determine the maximum streaming quality you can use based on your upload speed, you can use the following formulas:
For 30 FPS:
Bitrate (kbps) = (Upload Speed (Mbps) * 1000) * 0.5
For 60 FPS:
Bitrate (kbps) = (Upload Speed (Mbps) * 1000) * 0.7
These formulas take into account that it is generally recommended to use about 50% of your total upload speed for streaming at 30 FPS and about 70% for streaming at 60 FPS. This is to ensure stability and leave enough bandwidth for other tasks and potential fluctuations in internet speed.
For example, if your upload speed is 10 Mbps:
For 30 FPS: Bitrate = (10 * 1000) * 0.5 = 5000 kbps
For 60 FPS: Bitrate = (10 * 1000) * 0.7 = 7000 kbps
These values may be more realistic for ensuring a stable stream in real-world network conditions. It's important to note that these are approximate values and may vary depending on other factors such as codec, resolution, and content complexity. It's always a good idea to conduct tests with your specific setup to find the optimal settings for your stream.
What about 720p and 1080p?
When comparing the bandwidth requirements for streaming at 720p and Full HD (1080p) resolutions, the difference in required bitrate can be significant. Generally, the higher the resolution, the more bandwidth is needed to maintain good image quality during streaming.
For streaming video at 720p resolution with good quality, it is typically recommended to use a bitrate in the range of 2500 to 4000 kbps. On the other hand, for Full HD (1080p) streaming, the recommended bitrate can vary from 4500 to 6000 kbps or even higher depending on the content of the video and the codec used.
Therefore, the difference in required bandwidth between 720p and Full HD can be approximately 1.5 to 2 times. However, this is an approximate estimate, and in practice, it can vary depending on many factors, including the complexity of the video, compression settings, etc.
Where to check upload speed?
Use the services like:
To get info on uploading speed.
To check the recommendations on the encoding settings and obs settings, check here: