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 | |
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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