What PC you need for streaming
Streaming needs a multi-core CPU and a GPU with a modern encoder (NVENC, AV1). Below are bitrate and hardware recommendations for Twitch, YouTube and OBS.
Bitrate by quality
| 720p 30fps | 2500-4000 kbps |
| 720p 60fps | 3500-5000 kbps |
| 1080p 30fps | 4000-6000 kbps |
| 1080p 60fps | 6000-9000 kbps |
| 1440p 60fps | 9000-13000 kbps |
GPUs with AV1 encoder
AV1 gives better quality at lower bitrate — ideal for streaming.
MSI Suprim X GeForce RTX 5090ASUS ROG Strix White GeForce RTX 5090Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5090ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090MSI Gaming X Trio GeForce RTX 5090Gigabyte Aorus Elite GeForce RTX 5090Inno3D iChill GeForce RTX 5090
Multi-core CPUs for OBS
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX Limited (96я)Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX Rev.2 (96я)Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX (96я)Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX Box (96я)Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX Multipack (96я)Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX Tray (96я)Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX (OEM) (96я)Ryzen Threadripper 7980X Limited (64я)
Bitrate is limited by platform and upload speed. Twitch usually caps at 6000-8000 kbps, YouTube allows higher.