Intel Quick Sync is available on most Intel processors with integrated graphics, such as the Core i9-10850K. However, if you are using a dedicated graphics card, such as an AMD Radeon RX 580 or an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080, your Hackintosh might not recognize the integrated graphics and enable the Intel Quick Sync feature. Fortunately, there is a way to fix this issue and enable Intel Quick Sync on your Hackintosh, which can improve your H.264 export performance by up to 10 times.
How to Enable Intel Quick Sync on Hackintosh
To enable Intel Quick Sync on your Hackintosh, you will need to do the following steps:
Make sure your BIOS settings are configured correctly. You will need to enable the integrated graphics option and set the primary display output to the dedicated graphics card. You will also need to enable the DVMT Pre-Allocated option and set it to at least 64MB.
Edit your config.plist file using a plist editor, such as Clover Configurator or OpenCore Configurator. You will need to add or modify some properties under the Devices section, such as the ig-platform-id, AAPL,ig-platform-id, device-id, and framebuffer-patch-enable. The exact values of these properties depend on your processor model and integrated graphics generation. You can find some examples of these values [here].
Reboot your Hackintosh and check if Intel Quick Sync is enabled. You can use some tools to verify this, such as Intel Power Gadget or VideoProc. You should see the iGPU frequency and usage increase when exporting H.264 videos.
By enabling Intel Quick Sync on your Hackintosh, you should be able to export H.264 videos faster and more efficiently. You can also enjoy other benefits of Intel Quick Sync, such as hardware-accelerated video playback and streaming.
Conclusion
Intel Quick Sync is a powerful feature that can boost your video editing and production workflow on your Hackintosh. However, it might not be enabled by default if you are using a dedicated graphics card. By following the steps above, you can fix this issue and enable Intel Quick Sync on your Hackintosh. This can improve your H.264 export performance by up to 10 times and save you a lot of time and resources.
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