Comparing Graphics Modes - Intelligent BTL vs. BTL vs. Always Lossless

The following table highlights the key differences between Intelligent BTL, BTL and Always Lossless:

Feature Intelligent Build to Lossless (Recommended) Build to Lossless Always Lossless
Configuration Enabled by default, controlled via the Use video codec for compression policy on GPU-enabled VDAs Visual Quality policy set to Build to Lossless Visual Quality policy set to Always Lossless
Activation Dynamic. Thinwire intelligently activates and deactivates based on screen content. Always on for the entire session duration. Always on for the entire session duration.
Scope Per-monitor. Activates and deactivates in real time only on the monitor(s) where Build to Lossless is required. Affects all monitors connected to the session, which may result in productivity apps e.g., e-mail being rendered in two passes. Affects all monitors connected to the session.
Bandwidth consumption Moderate to Low, depending on screen activity. Moderate, depending on screen activity. High.
Use cases The default mode for all use cases on GPU-enabled VDAs. For VDAs without a GPU, Selective Encoding will be used, similar to VDAs before 2503. Superseded by Intelligent Build to Lossless. Not recommended for new deployments with GPU-enabled VDAs. Use cases where every single frame, including during motion, must be lossless.
Comparing Graphics Modes - Intelligent BTL vs. BTL vs. Always Lossless

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