NVENC file sizes in Handbrake 1.3.1

[bionaire]

Just upgraded to Handbrake 1.3.1 for Windows (didn't know there was an update until today).

Noticed that when I encode videos using NVENC at Constant Quality 26, the file sizes is nearly double than previously (2 672 kb/s to 4 230 kb/s.
Did the Constant Quality settings change values from Handbrake 1.2.2? I am trying out new possible values from 27 to 30 to see which gives me a comparable file size.

I don't know if this is now a reduced quality with the equivalent file size or equal quality with same file size but with different external values.

If anyone knows, it would be great.

Thank you.

[Deleted User 11865]

Yes, the new version uses a new NVIDIA "Constant Quality" rate control mode, whereas 1.2.x used Constant QP instead.

[bionaire]

Does it make sense to find another Constant Quality value that give me a similar file size?

I've been re-encoding the same video over and over looking for a similar file size. I think Constant Quality 30 might be the new equivalent. I don't think it makes sense to have a flat 2000 kbps for everything.

[Deleted User 11865]

Yes, it makes sense. Rather than go by the previous file's size, try and find a value that is visually pleasing to you