Best Streaming Bitrate for 720p
720p is still one of the best resolutions for streamers with limited upload speed. It offers a strong balance of clarity, stability, and viewer compatibility.
Recommended bitrate by platform
| Platform | FPS | Bitrate | Upload speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twitch | 30fps | 2,500–4,000 Kbps | 5–7 Mbps |
| Twitch | 60fps | 3,500–5,000 Kbps | 7–9 Mbps |
| YouTube | 30fps | 2,500–4,500 Kbps | 5–8 Mbps |
| YouTube | 60fps | 3,500–5,500 Kbps | 7–10 Mbps |
How to choose the right bitrate
Start with your platform's practical range, then adjust for frame rate, game motion, and encoder quality. If your stream drops frames, lower bitrate before changing everything else.
As a rule of thumb, keep your stream bitrate below about 75% of your real upload speed so you still have headroom for audio, overlays, and network spikes.