Performance of high efficiency video coding (HEVC) HM-16.6 encoder

This paper seeks to provide performance analysis for High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) HM-16.6 reference coder for different resolution test sequences and picture structures. The HEVC coder is tested for the fixed Quantization Parameter (QP) value in lowdelay configurations, when Main profile with P and hierarchical B pictures, respectively, is used. Simulation results have shown differences in bit-rate and encoding time saving, as well as small difference in SNR values for luma component of picture. Beside objective results, subjective video assessments for all tested sequences are presented, too.