X265rips

-x265-params "hdr10=1:colorprim=bt2020:transfer=smpte2084:colormatrix=bt2020nc"

| Feature | H.264 (x264) | H.265 (x265) | |------------------------|-----------------------------|----------------------------------| | Compression efficiency | Baseline | ~50% better at same quality | | Block sizes | Up to 16x16 pixels (macroblock) | Up to 64x64 pixels (coding tree unit – CTU) | | Prediction | Directional intra (8 modes) | 35 intra-prediction modes | | Parallel processing | Slices, tiles (limited) | Tiles, wavefront parallel processing (WPP) | | Typical use | 1080p streaming, web, Blu-ray | 4K/UHD, HDR, archival, low-bitrate mobile | x265rips

Here’s a detailed, long-form look into — what they are, why they matter, how they compare to x264, and what you should know before downloading or creating them. tiles (limited) | Tiles

Today, x265 is winning the war. While x264 is still used for older hardware (like ancient smart TVs or 10-year-old laptops), the modern scene has embraced x265 as the standard. Blu-ray | 4K/UHD