What are the best OBS settings for Twitch?

For Twitch, use NVENC encoder if you have NVIDIA GPU, 6000 Kbps bitrate, 1080p at 60fps, CBR rate control, and 2 second keyframe interval.

Should I use NVENC or x264 encoder?

Use NVENC if you have an NVIDIA GPU (GTX 900 series or newer) as it offloads encoding to the GPU. Use x264 only if you have a powerful CPU and no dedicated GPU.

What bitrate should I stream at?

For 1080p60, use 6000 Kbps for Twitch (their max). For YouTube, you can go up to 12000 Kbps. For 720p60, 4500 Kbps works well.

OBS Settings Generator - Best OBS Streaming Settings Calculator

Your Setup

GPU Type

Upload Speed

Streaming Platform

Content Type

Quality Priority

Recommended OBS Settings

Encoder -

Resolution -

Bitrate -

Framerate -

Keyframe Interval -

Rate Control -

Preset -

How to apply: Open OBS → Settings → Output → Set these values in the "Streaming" section.

About the OBS Settings Generator

What This Tool Does

The OBS Settings Generator is a free calculator that solves the most common problem for new streamers: "What settings should I use?" Instead of guessing your encoder presets, bitrate, and resolution, this tool analyzes your specific hardware (GPU/CPU) and internet upload speed to give you a tailored configuration.

Who This Tool Is For

This calculator is perfect for:

Beginners: Who are overwhelmed by the hundreds of options in OBS Studio.
Troubleshooters: Who are experiencing lag, dropped frames, or blurry streams and want a "safe" baseline.
Platform Switchers: Moving from Twitch (6000 Kbps cap) to YouTube (High Bitrate support).

Why Hardware Matters

OBS video encoding is heavy work. If you have an NVIDIA card, you should almost always use the NVENC encoder. It uses a dedicated physical chip on your graphics card to do the video processing, leaving your main GPU power free for gaming. This tool prioritizes NVENC whenever available.

How to Use These Settings

Select your GPU: Choose NVIDIA, AMD, or CPU (x264).
Enter Upload Speed: Result from a speed test (e.g., speedtest.net).
Choose Platform: Twitch, YouTube, Kick, etc.
Click Generate: Get your optimal settings.
Apply in OBS: Go to Settings > Output > Streaming and copy the values exactly.

The "Quality Priority" Explaination

We offer three modes:

Performance: Uses faster presets (e.g., P1/P2 for NVENC, veryfast for x264). Best for older PCs or competitive gaming where FPS matters most.
Balanced: The sweet spot. Good quality, reasonable usage.
Quality: Uses slower presets (P6/P7, slow). Visuals look amazing, but it uses more system resources.