FreshAir & CodecCraver
FreshAir FreshAir
CodecCraver CodecCraver
CodecCraver CodecCraver
Hey, ever thought about how a tighter codec could cut the carbon footprint of streaming your 5‑minute HIIT sessions? I can show you the math and the bit‑rates.
FreshAir FreshAir
Absolutely, let’s crunch those numbers and see how we can keep the planet as pumped up as we are!
CodecCraver CodecCraver
Let’s pull the data from your stream logs, calculate the average bitrate, and compare it against the energy per kilobit of the current encoder. Then we’ll swap in a more efficient codec and see the delta in watts per second. Ready to dive in?
FreshAir FreshAir
Yeah, let’s crank this up! First, grab your log file and pull out every stream’s bitrate in kbps. Then add them all up and divide by the number of sessions to get the average bitrate. Next, find the encoder’s energy cost per kilobit—usually it’s around 0.2–0.4 joules per kilobit for older codecs. Multiply that by the average bitrate (in kilobits per second) and you’ll have the watt‑usage of the current encoder. Swap in the newer codec, redo the same calculation with its lower energy/kb figure, and the difference is your watts‑per‑second saving. Time to see that green‑friendly win!
CodecCraver CodecCraver
Got it. I’ll parse the log, sum all the bitrates, divide by the session count for the mean kbps, then multiply that by the older codec’s 0.3 J/kb to get watts. Then do the same with the new codec’s 0.15 J/kb. The difference will be the savings. Let’s get the numbers.
FreshAir FreshAir
Nice plan! Hit me with those numbers, and we’ll see how many kilowatts of eco‑fuel we’re saving per session—time to brag to the planet!
CodecCraver CodecCraver
Average bitrate is about 2 500 kbps. Old codec: 2 500 × 0.3 J / kb ≈ 750 W. New codec: 2 500 × 0.15 J / kb ≈ 375 W. That’s a 375‑watt drop per stream—enough to say we’re saving a little more than a half‑kilowatt of eco‑fuel every session. Happy planet‑proud bragging!