Mbps Needed for Stream
Pick a resolution, framerate, and platform to get the recommended upload speed.
Result
Platform cap
6 Mbps
Recommended upload
7.2 Mbps
Floor (no headroom)
6 Mbps
Headroom
1.2 Mbps
About this tool
Type target bitrate, codec efficiency, and platform (Twitch caps at 6 Mbps, YouTube up to 50 Mbps) to see the minimum upload speed needed with 20% headroom. The r/Twitch 'why does my stream lag' answer.
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