2025-03-22, 05:18 PM
Transcoding, and thus GPU usage, only happens when the client needs it. If the client can directly play the video unmodified the server will simply send the file. No transcoding and, therefore, no GPU usage.
1080P H264 is very commonly supported by modern devices and will direct play on just about everything.
1080P H264 is very commonly supported by modern devices and will direct play on just about everything.