Plex Transcode Estimator

Important: These estimates are for CPU software transcoding only, when QuickSync or other hardware transcoding is not enabled.

Plex Transcode Capacity

Note: These estimates are per video category. Your Plex server cannot simultaneously handle the maximum number of transcodes across all categories. Choose the category that best represents your usage scenario.

4K HDR

50Mbps, 10-bit HEVC → 10Mbps 1080p

0
17000 PassMark per transcode

4K SDR

40Mbps, 8-bit HEVC → 10Mbps 1080p

0
12000 PassMark per transcode

1080p

10Mbps, H.264

0
2000 PassMark per transcode

720p

4Mbps, H.264

0
1500 PassMark per transcode