VLC 3.0.1 - HEVC 4k x265

[flippin360]

I just installed new VLC 3.0.1 on 2017 15" Macbook Pro and it is running all my 4k HEVC content flawlessly with very low CPU usage. Looks like they have finally added hardware decoding. Results are much better than IINA.

I also have a 2016 13" Macbook Pro Touchbar (2.9Ghz i5) and it didn't make any difference on it, sadly.

 

[macdos]

Why would you want to watch 4k content on a small screen? The real crunching is taking place when resizing the frames.

 

[flippin360]

Why would you want to watch 4k content on a small screen? The real crunching is taking place when resizing the frames.

4k vs. 1080p on the 15" Macbook Pro is noticeable. Some also have it hooked up to a 4k/5k monitor.

Hardware decoding of HEVC content is great for 1080p content as well, especially for lower battery consumption.