The VCU2 supports multi-standard video encoding, as shown in the following table.
| Video Coding Parameter | H.265 (HEVC) | H.264 (AVC) |
|---|---|---|
| Profiles |
Monochrome (10/12) Main (10/12) Main 4:2:2 (10/12) Main 4:4:4 (10/12) Intra variants are supported |
Constrained Baseline Main High High10 High 4:2:2 High 4:4:4 Intra variants are supported |
| Levels | Up to 5.1 High Tier | up to 5.2 |
| Resolution and Frame Rate |
4096x2160p60 8Kp15 support for encoder minimum: 128x128 |
4096x2160p60 minimum: 80x96 |
| Bit Depth | ||
| GStreamer | 8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit | 8-bit, 10-bit 12-bit |
| OMX | 8-bit, 10-bit 12-bit | 8-bit, 10-bit 12-bit |
| VCU2 Control Software | 8-bit, 10-bit 12-bit | 8-bit, 10-bit 12-bit |
| Chroma Format | ||
| GStreamer | 4:0:0, 4:2:0, 4:2:2, 4:4:4 | 4:0:0, 4:2:0, 4:2:2, 4:4:4 |
| OMX | 4:0:0, 4:2:0, 4:2:2, 4:4:4 | 4:0:0, 4:2:0, 4:2:2, 4:4:4 |
| VCU2 Control Software | 4:0:0, 4:2:0, 4:2:2, 4:4:4 | 4:0:0, 4:2:0, 4:2:2, 4:4:4 |
| Slice Types | I, P, and B | I, P, and B |
| Bit Rate | Limited by level and profile | Limited by level and profile |