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Best GPU Servers for Live Streaming on YouTube with OBS Studio

Introduction

OBS Studio is a free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming. OBS Studio allows users to capture and mix multiple video sources, including webcams, game footage, browser windows, and more, into a single output stream that can be recorded or broadcast live to a variety of platforms, such as YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook. It is a popular tool for content creators, streamers, and gamers.

When it comes to live streaming on YouTube with OBS Studio, a powerful GPU server is essential for handling the demands of high-quality video encoding and transcoding. This is because video encoding and transcoding require a lot of processing power, and a GPU can significantly speed up these processes compared to using a CPU alone.

GPUMart offers a variety of GPU hosting options, including dedicated servers, virtual private servers, and cloud-based solutions. Their servers are equipped with powerful NVIDIA GPUs, which are commonly used for machine learning and other high-performance computing applications. GPUMart is known for its high-quality hosting services and excellent customer support.

GPU Servers Recommended by GPUMart

Express GPU-P620

$ 59.00/m
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  • 32GB RAM
  • Eight-Core Xeon E5-2670report
  • 120GB + 960GB SSD
  • 100Mbps-1Gbpsreport
  • OS: Windows / Linux
  • GPU: Nvidia Quadro P620
  • Microarchitecture: Pascal
  • Max GPUs: 1report
  • CUDA Cores: 512
  • GPU Memory: 2GB
  • FP32 Performance: 1.5 TFLOPSreport

Express GPU-P1000

$ 64.00/m
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  • 32GB RAM
  • Eight-Core Xeon E5-2690report
  • 120GB + 960GB SSD
  • 100Mbps-1Gbpsreport
  • OS: Windows / Linux
  • GPU: Nvidia Quadro P1000
  • Microarchitecture: Pascal
  • Max GPUs: 1report
  • CUDA Cores: 640
  • GPU Memory: 4GB GDDR5
  • FP32 Performance: 1.894 TFLOPSreport

Basic GPU-T1000

$ 99.00/m
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  • 64GB RAM
  • Eight-Core Xeon E5-2690report
  • 120GB + 960GB SSD
  • 100Mbps-1Gbpsreport
  • OS: Windows / Linux
  • GPU: Nvidia Quadro T1000
  • Microarchitecture: Turing
  • Max GPUs: 1report
  • CUDA Cores: 896
  • GPU Memory: 8GB GDDR6
  • FP32 Performance: 2.5 TFLOPSreport

Basic GPU-GTX 1650

$ 99.00/m
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  • 64GB RAM
  • Ten-Core Xeon E5-2660v3report
  • 120GB + 960GB SSD
  • 100Mbps-1Gbpsreport
  • OS: Windows / Linux
  • GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650
  • Microarchitecture: Turing
  • Max GPUs: 1report
  • CUDA Cores: 896
  • GPU Memory: 4GB GDDR5
  • FP32 Performance: 3.0 TFLOPSreport

Install and Configure OBS Studio

Download and Install OBS Studio
We use the most cost-effective Express GPU Server with Quadro P620 for our streaming test. First visit the OBS Studio official website to download and install the software, Windows system is recommended. A screenshot of the installation is shown in the figure below.
install obs studio
OBS Settings

Choosing the right OBS settings can make a huge difference in the quality of your recording. If your settings are too low, your video may be blurry, pixelated, or choppy. On the other hand, if your settings are too high, your video may be too large, take up too much space, or be difficult to upload and share. Finding the right balance is key.

Auto-Configuration Wizard
If you're new to OBS or just want to get started as quickly as possible, follow the steps in the Auto-Configuration Wizard. This wizard will automatically test your system and attempt to find settings that your PC can handle. This includes streaming or recording, resolution, bitrate, encoder, streaming provider and more. You can always modify the settings manually later.
obs studio auto configuration wizard
Bitrate and Internet Speed
As you manipulate your bitrate settings, it is essential to consider your internet connection. Your internet speed must be at least double your OBS bitrate if you want to produce a high-quality stream. Otherwise, you’ll run into buffering issues. You can search “internet speed test” on Google and click “RUN SPEED TEST” to test how fast your internet is.
internet speed test
Youtube Bitrate Recommendation
Live Streaming Bitrate Calculator is a tool that helps you calculate the recommended and maximum bitrate for your Live Stream in order to make sure that your viewers can watch your stream without buffering or lag. Using our bitrate calculator you can get the accurate video bitrate and audio bitrate required for live streaming and video hosting.
internet speed test
Bind Youtube Streaming Service
To access the streaming tab, click on the next tab labeled “Stream” in the OBS Studio settings window. The streaming tab is where you can select your streaming service. In this case, YouTube - RTMPS. Enter your Youtube Stream Key.
Bind Youtube Streaming Service

OBS Studio Live Streaming Test Report

We used the express GPU server with Quadro P620 provided by GPUMart to conduct live streaming tests for different resolutions, 1080p, 1440p and 4k.We use a 4K Video file for testing, and the details of the file are as follows. Attached download from here.
4K file details

Test 1 - 1080P 60 FPS 10000 Kbps Live Streaming

1. First set the Media Source, as shown in the figure below, click Media Source.
Bind Youtube Streaming Service
2.Select a local 4k video file, remember to check Use hardware decoding when available.
select media file
3.Open the Settings interface, modify the Streaming Video Bitrate under Output to 10000 Kbps, the Audio Bitrate to 160, the Encoder to Hardware (NVENC H.264), and the Encode Preset to P5: Slow (Good Quality).
output settings
4.Then modify Video Base Resolution and Output Resolution to 1920x1080, FPS Values to 60.
video settings
5. Click Start Streaming to start the live broadcast, open the task manager and OBS Stats window. It can be seen that the GPU usage is around 55%, the CPU usage is around 40%, and the RAM usage is only 15%. The live streaming is smooth without any dropped frames or skipped frames.
obs stats metrics

Test 2 - 2K 1440P 60 FPS 20000 Kbps Live Streaming

1. Modify the Streaming Video Bitrate under Output to 20000Kbps, and keep other parameters unchanged.
update streaming video bitrate
2. Modify the Resolution under Video to 2560x1440, and keep FPS Values at 60.
update video resolution
3. After start streaming, the GPU usage is about 56%, the CPU usage is about 21%, and the RAM usage is 14%. The live streaming is still smooth without any dropped frames or skipped frames.
obs live streaming metrics

Test 3 - 4K 60 FPS 40000 Kbps Live Streaming

1.Based on the previous test, modify the Video Resolution to 3840x2160, and keep the FPS Values at 60.
update video resolution
2.Increase Output Video Bitrtate to 4000Kbps, Steaming Encoder Preset set P4:Medium Quality. Note:If Output Streaming Encoder Perset P5: Good Quality, this will exceed the ability of GPU encoding and cause frame loss.
update streaming video bitrate
3.During the live streaming, the GPU is running at full capacity, the CPU usage is less than 30%, the RAM usage is 16%, and there is no loss of frames.
obs live streaming metrics

Conclusion

In conclusion, choosing the right GPU server is crucial for a successful live stream on YouTube with OBS Studio. GPUMart Express GPU-P620 servers, Express GPU-P1000 servers，and Basic GPU-T1000 servers are all excellent options that offer powerful GPU servers for 1080P and 1440P live streaming on YouTube. Be sure to choose the one that best meets your needs and budget to ensure a smooth and successful live stream.

Sure, for streaming in 4K, we recommend Basic GPU-GTX 1650 Server. It is powered by an NVIDIA GTX 1650 GPU and has 40 vCPUs, 64 GB of memory, and 120GB + 960GB SSD storage. It's an excellent option for high-performance video encoding and transcoding for 4K streaming.

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