high core count cpu for x265 encoding good idea?

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Originally Posted by MeteorRain

For high core count cpu I'd reduce frame threads to 1 and pools to 12 and do chunked encoding (half-half) or parallel encoding (2 at a time).

I believe less threads = less waste on threading for x265, so I always use less threads and run more processes.

Besides, I already have the software infrastructure to do chunked encoding, and mux them later. Encoded GOPs can be joined later, so chunked encoding is basically zero cost to me.

higher frame-threads will degrade quality, however x265 default is 6 for HCC CPUs so anything below won't hurt quality significantly.

From my understanding the parameter "pools" has no impact on quality. It is by default set to max number of available Hyperthreading cores