Best quality per bit encoder?

[Loganbogan9]

I have mediocre internet, so I struggle to get a good image. I stream to YouTube 720p60 with x264 faster preset, and it's had the best looking image so far. I get 4.6 MB/s upload speed. I set my bitrate to 4,300 kbps to leave some headroom for if I play an online game. I have a 3700X and a 2060S. I was wondering if there's any better encoder quality-wise than x264.

 

[rockbottom]

You already have a better option, take a look at this thread.

All Versions - Ultimate Encoder Quality Analysis 2020 (NVENC vs AMF vs QuickSync vs X264)

EposVox submitted a new resource: Ultimate Encoder Quality Analysis 2020 (NVENC vs AMF vs QuickSync vs X264) - You might be surprised After far too many requests to updated my previous X264 vs NVENC and NVENC vs AMF/VCE videos with newer AMD drivers, I've finally put together what I consider...

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[Loganbogan9]

You already have a better option, take a look at this thread.

All Versions - Ultimate Encoder Quality Analysis 2020 (NVENC vs AMF vs QuickSync vs X264)

EposVox submitted a new resource: Ultimate Encoder Quality Analysis 2020 (NVENC vs AMF vs QuickSync vs X264) - You might be surprised After far too many requests to updated my previous X264 vs NVENC and NVENC vs AMF/VCE videos with newer AMD drivers, I've finally put together what I consider...

obsproject.com

Woah, NVENC has better quality?

 

[rockbottom]

Runs some tests, you be the judge.

 

[Loganbogan9]

Runs some tests, you be the judge.

But it doesn't matter if I think looks good it matters what my viewers think looks good.