Where is GeForce GTX 1080 in NVenc table ? Have all GP104 crippled chips (GeForce GTX some 1060, 1070, 1070 Ti) two NVenc ? Why has GP104 based GTX 1060 different capabilities in NVdec than other GP104 ? Answer from anon56509511 on forums.developer.nvidia.com
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NVIDIA Developer Forums
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Video Encode and Decode GPU Support Matrix - Video Codec, PyNv & OFA - NVIDIA Developer Forums
September 4, 2018 - Where is GeForce GTX 1080 in NVenc table ? Have all GP104 crippled chips (GeForce GTX some 1060, 1070, 1070 Ti) two NVenc ? Why has GP104 based GTX 1060 different capabilities in NVdec than other GP104 · Thanks for the questions.
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Reddit
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r/nvidia on Reddit: Which NVIDIA cards have the built-in NVENC chip? (for 1080p livestreaming + gaming in one PC)
March 10, 2022 -

So right now, we have an old CPU case (Cooler Master CMStorm white) that has the following components:
-Intel Core i7 3770k
-Nvidia ASUS Geforce 1060 6GB version
-some Mini ITX mobo by Asus
-8GB DDR3 RAM
-1TB HDD
-Corsair CX750M Bronze PSU

My question is:
What video cards have the built-in NVENC chip?
The one that allows you to simultaneously do BOTH 1080p livestreaming + 1080p Gaming in One PC?

Does the 1660 Ti have it?
Or would I have to go up to the RTX2060?
Also, I thought about 3060Ti.........but it might be a bit above budget (but we'll see.)

Discussions

Understanding Video Encode and Decode GPU Support Matrix
Hi everybody, I was reading Video Encode and Decode GPU Support Matrix | NVIDIA Developer and I´m trying to understand what “Total # of NVENCS” means. Number of chips is not, maybe threads? 2 NVENC double the performance of 1 NVENC? but they have the same number of chips, just 1. More on forums.developer.nvidia.com
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encoding - How many NVIDIA NVENC engines a particular GPU have? - Video Production Stack Exchange
NVIDIA have just published Video Encode and Decode GPU Support Matrix that contains number of NVENC chips for Pro-level cards. More on video.stackexchange.com
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October 31, 2016
NVENC CODEC | OBS Forums
This is a special component inside ... video encoding. When you stream or record video. ... Then please more precisely formulate the question and the problem you are facing. ... Click to expand... that isn't a gpu, that is the nvidia technology that runs on the gpu, specifically on laptops. not all laptop nvidia gpu's support nvenc... More on obsproject.com
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November 4, 2022
Looking for a GPU Comparison list Re-HW Encoding/Decoding
https://www.elpamsoft.com/?p=Plex-Hardware-Transcoding Go for 1660 6GB (5x 4K transcodes) or 1650 super (and only the super!) (3x 4K transcodes). They have Turing NVENCs which have better quality (some streamers swore by x264 cpu enc before this because of quality issues). More on reddit.com
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Where is GeForce GTX 1080 in NVenc table ? Have all GP104 crippled chips (GeForce GTX some 1060, 1070, 1070 Ti) two NVenc ? Why has GP104 based GTX 1060 different capabilities in NVdec than other GP104 ? Answer from anon56509511 on forums.developer.nvidia.com
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Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org › wiki › NVENC
NVENC - Wikipedia
1 week ago - NVENC (short for Nvidia Encoder) is a feature in Nvidia graphics cards that performs video encoding, offloading this compute-intensive task from the CPU to a dedicated part of the GPU. It was introduced with the Kepler-based GeForce 600 series in March 2012 (GT 610, GT620 and GT630 is Fermi ...
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Elgato
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Which NVIDIA graphic cards do support NVENC technology? – Elgato
Three versions have the codename GK107(-301-A2) and one version has the codename GK208-400-A1; all these four graphic cards do support NVENC.
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HandBrake
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HandBrake Documentation — NVIDIA NVENC
NVIDIA GeForce RTX Turing (2060+), Ampere (3060+), Ada Lovelace (4060+) or Ada Lovelace (5060+) series GPU or better ... Please note that these are not hard limits. Hardware encoding via NVENC might work on older series GPUs and older operating systems, but this is not officially supported ...
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NVIDIA Developer
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Video Codec SDK | NVIDIA Developer
This makes AV1 encoding on NVIDIA Blackwell NVENC comparable to software AV1 encoding with ~3X throughput. In January 2026, Jetson Thor encode/decode support was added to the Video Codec SDK. ... NVIDIA GPUs contain an on-chip hardware-accelerated video decoder (NVDEC), which provides video decoding for several popular codecs.
Find elsewhere
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NVIDIA
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NVIDIA NVENC Obs Guide | GeForce News | NVIDIA
Encoder: Here we will select what hardware will be used to encode, and with what codec. For Twitch, select Hardware (NVENC, H.264). For YouTube, select Hardware (NVENC, AV1) if you have an RTX 40 Series GPU, or Hardware (NVENC, HEVC) otherwise.
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Vimeo
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How Do I Know if My GPU Supports NVENC and NVDEC? – Vimeo Help Center
To find out if a specific model supports these features, visit the NVIDIA GPU Support Matrix. The first table on this page represents cards that support hardware encoding (NVENC); the second table (below) is for cards that support hardware decoding (NVDEC). Below each of these tables are three green buttons which are different NVIDIA product lines; clicking all of these will expand and complete each respective list.
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Understanding Video Encode and Decode GPU Support Matrix - Video Codec, PyNv & OFA - NVIDIA Developer Forums
July 8, 2024 - Hi everybody, I was reading Video Encode and Decode GPU Support Matrix | NVIDIA Developer and I´m trying to understand what “Total # of NVENCS” means. Number of chips is not, maybe threads? 2 NVENC double the performance…
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Wikipedia
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NVDEC - Wikipedia
January 27, 2026 - NVDEC (formerly known as NVCUVID) is a feature in Nvidia graphics cards that performs video decoding, offloading this compute-intensive task from the CPU. NVDEC is a successor of PureVideo and is available in Kepler and later Nvidia GPUs. It is accompanied by NVENC for video encoding in Nvidia's Video Codec SDK.
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OBS Forums
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NVENC CODEC | OBS Forums
November 4, 2022 - (device manager -> display adapters = name of gpu) 2. look up the codename for your specific GPU in this list: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Nvidia_graphics_processing_units 3. look up that codename in this list: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nvidia_NVENC ... Find the related video encoding and decoding support for all NVIDIA GPU products.
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HandBrake
handbrake.fr › docs › en › 1.2.0 › technical › video-nvenc.html
HandBrake Documentation — Nvidia NVEnc Encoder
It is common, particularly on lower end hardware that the CPU may be a bottleneck for the Nvidia encoder. To minimise this effect, turn off any filters that you do not require. NvEnc does have a limited set of advanced encoder options that can be used. Generally speaking is is not recommended ...
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Nacsport
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Nacsport | Compatible Graphics Cards for Live Video Capture on Windows
May 20, 2024 - If you are planning to film a live event with Nacsport, you will need an NVIDIA graphics card which contains the NVENC video encoder feature. Not to get too technical, but this is a special encoder which offloads direct video capture from your computer's CPU and moves it a dedicated part of the GPU. The good news is that this feature is available in most modern day NVIDIA graphics cards, but you should check, especially if you are planning to buy a new computer. Published here is a list of compatible NVIDIA graphics cards, a list of known non-compatible cards, and a guide to finding out which graphics card your computer currently has.
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HWCooling
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Do you create in DaVinci Resolve? These GPUs will interest you - HWCooling.net
April 17, 2026 - GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs feature powerful ninth-generation NVENC video encoders. These can be used in DaVinci Resolve for encoding, delivering significantly higher performance compared to CPU-based compression.
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ASUS
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ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX™ 5090 32GB GDDR7
Harness the power of the ninth-gen NVIDIA Encoder (NVENC) for blazing-fast video exports and AI-driven effects in DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, and more.
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Overclockers UK
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NVIDIA Inside Look: NVIDIA Encoder (NVENC)
February 21, 2024 - It expertly encodes your video, lifting any excess strain from your CPU. NVIDIA NVENC is available on all RTX-compatible graphics cards. The latest generation of these GPUs boasts powerful and efficient codecs to better enhance your stream.