Windows Live Streaming Driver 2.0 Shows Dramatic Performance Increase

Tests on the new Windows 10 live streaming driver (version 2.0) show decreased CPU utilization by a factor of 3 or 4. More information: http://livestreaming.theta360.guide/

Summary

Old Driver New Driver
CPU Utilization 55% 13%

Test #1 Baseline test with RICOH THETA UVC 4K for Z1

  • Test #1 UVC 4K for Z1 1.0.0 (Old driver)
  • RICOH THETA V/Z1 4K v 2.0 (new driver)
  • Z1 firmware version 1.50.1
  • OBS 25.0.8
  • Windows 10 version 2004. Build 19041.329
  • ACER Predator 300
    • Intel Core i7 7700HQ

Average of 55% CPU utilization

Test #2 with RICOH THETA V/Z1 4K Beta 2

OBS

Average of 13% CPU utilization

Test #3 Toggle Between Old and New Drivers

Jump from average of 13% CPU utilization to 55% CPU utilization

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