x265 Intel QSV 2pass

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xdwarfx
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x265 Intel QSV 2pass

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Description of problem or question:

Goodmorning all, will it be possible in the future to use x265 Intel QSV with 2 pass again?

HandBrake version (e.g., 1.0.0):

1.3.3

Operating system and version (e.g., Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, macOS 10.13 High Sierra, Windows 10 Creators Update):

Windows 10 latest
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s55
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Re: x265 Intel QSV 2pass

Post by s55 »

Not unless Intel supports it and I doubt that's likely. None of the hardware encoders do.

Best using quality mode instead.
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Re: x265 Intel QSV 2pass

Post by Deleted User 13735 »

I can confirm, at this time Intel QSV does not support two pass rendering. It uses CQ.
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