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Encoder problem
Hi. I am using Steam Link latest version on tvOS 16.3 on an Apple TV 4K 1st gen. All the updates are in place both sides, host and client. When I stream heavy games like Cyberpunk 2077 or Plague Tale Requiem in 4K, ultra settings with RT on (all settings maxed out) I have encoder issues that I didn't have before. When playing and streaming in 4K I now see a yellow "slow encode" message. The problem is that even though I lower the resolution to 1440p, whereas I don't get the message anymore, the capture is not at 60fps but in 45-50. The games though run smoothly at 60 fps stable so it's some kind of encoder problem? This only happens when I stream and not when I play locally on my PC. I've got an 9900K overclocked to 5GHz and a 4080. I discovered that setting the encoding threads to 8 instead of auto helped in games like Shadow of the Tomb Raider, but in heavy ray traced games the problem persists (FPS are locked in 60 and I get constant drops to 35-45 fps before climbing back to 60). Bandwidth is set to auto (wired gigabit), prioritize network on and picture quality beautiful. Any ideas? Thanks!

Edit: I identified the issue. It is clearly an encoder issue. Both nvenc HEVC or h264 cannot handle at all 4K, showing the slow encode message (even on a 4080 cmon) plus there are clear stuttering issues with DLSS 3 and frame generation. In order to get smooth gameplay I had to lower the resolution ton 1080p and turn DLSS 3 off in Plague Tale Requiem. Everything from 1440p and above had problems. Dunno if it is an nvidia issue or steam link's but nvidia is killing Gamestream and we are getting this instead from Steam Link? Please look into it.... HEVC on moonlight has no issues at all...
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Just tried out Sunshine/Moonlight combo and it works like a charm...
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