Settings for Twitch, YouTube and Kick
| Platform | Encoder (Settings → Output) | Resolution | Bitrate (CBR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twitch | x264 (CPU) or QuickSync on Intel graphics | 720p60 | 4,500 kbps |
| YouTube | x264 (CPU) or QuickSync | 1080p30 | 10,000 kbps |
| Kick | x264 (CPU) or QuickSync | 720p60 | 4,500 kbps |
- Twitch: x264 preset veryfast; lower to 720p30 if frames drop.
- YouTube: YouTube's 1080p30 H.264 guidance.
- Kick: Kick takes H.264 with CBR only.
Use rate control CBR, keyframe interval 2 s and 160 kbps audio on every platform. These bitrates assume a steady upload of at least 10 Mbps (about 22 Mbps for 1440p on YouTube); the finder sizes them to your real connection.
Why these settings for the RX 6500 XT / 6400
Encoder hardware: No hardware encoder. Codecs: none.
This card has no video encoder at all, so OBS cannot stream with it. Use your processor's graphics (Intel QuickSync or AMD Ryzen graphics) if it has them, or x264 on the CPU.
The RX 6500 XT, 6400 and 6300 were built without a video encoder, so they cannot stream with a hardware encoder at all.
What about the CPU encoder (x264)?
Even on a fast gaming CPU such as the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, the GPU encoder is the better default: it barely touches game performance, while x264 takes CPU time from the game. Use x264 only if your card has no encoder, or on a second streaming PC; start at preset veryfast and move to faster only if OBS shows no encoding lag.
Sources: TechSpot: Navi 24 (RX 6500 XT) has no video encoder; YouTube Help: Live encoder settings, bitrates and resolutions; Kick Help: H.264 only, CBR required. Checked November 13, 2026.