Intel Quick Sync disabled in 1.6.1

[happycodec777]

Bug: Intel Quick Sync option is shown disabled under the "Video" settings tab in 1.6.1 (2023012300) unlike 1.5.1 (2022011000)

Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-5257U CPU @ 2.70GHz
OS: Win10 Pro 21H2

Question: Is there any reason in noticing this bug since Intel Quick Sync produces larger files compared to H264 (7Mb vs 5Mb) and I prefer smaller file size over encoding speed?

[s55]

Your CPU is no longer supported. You'll need to use 1.5.1 or earlier with that CPU if you want to use QuickSync

If you prefer smaller file sizes, use the software encoders instead.

[happycodec777]

I found that H264 RF 20 Slower provides best quality with smallest possible file size. Can you confirm this? Thanks.

[rollin_eng]

Depends on a lot of things, but if you’re happy stick with it.

[mduell]

That's a reasonable combination of settings for what you descibe.