NVEnc 8.04
NVEnc is a CLI (Command-Line Interface) software, meant to investigate performance and image quality of HW encoder (NVENC) of NVIDIA.
Why Choose NVENC Over CPU-Based Encoders?
Traditional encoders like x264 rely heavily on your CPU, competing with games and other applications for processing power. NVENC's dedicated hardware approach delivers multiple performance advantages:
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Superior gaming performance - Maintain higher FPS while simultaneously streaming or recording
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Eliminated stuttering - Enjoy smooth gameplay even during intensive encoding tasks
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Reduced system load - Free up CPU resources for other applications
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High-quality output - Achieve professional stream quality comparable to x264 slow presets
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Multiple encoding support - Stream and record simultaneously without performance penalties
For gamers, content creators, and streamers using NVIDIA GPUs, NVENC provides the perfect balance of quality and performance without compromises.
Supported Formats and Features
NVENC supports high-efficiency video encoding for H.264/AVC, HEVC (H.265), and AV1 (on RTX 40 series GPUs), with resolutions up to 8K. Compatible with popular streaming software like OBS Studio, XSplit, and Streamlabs.
Note: NVENC is supported on NVIDIA GeForce GTX 600 series and newer GPUs, with the latest features available on RTX 20, 30, and 40 series cards.
What's New in NVEnc 8.02:
- Fixed vpp-resize ngx-vsr and libplaceo* functionality issues from version 8.01
- Resolved insufficient frame buffer causing error termination with non-avhw readers (issue since 8.00beta1)
- Fixed crash on process termination in Linux environments (issue since 8.00beta1)
- Corrected hardware decode functionality in Linux environments (issue since 8.00beta1)
- Enhanced stability of Vulkan initialization for Linux users
- Optimized Dolby Vision RPU conversion to avoid unnecessary processing
- Added detailed error logging during Dolby Vision RPU conversion process
- Improved auto GPU selection with --device auto parameter for better accuracy in multi-GPU environments
- Updated documentation with the latest features and optimizations
