YIFY used x264 because of its broad compatibility. But today, x265 (HEVC) offers better compression at similar sizes. A 5 GB x265 1080p encode (from a trusted group like PSA or QxR) will vastly outperform a 2 GB YIFY x264.
Better yet:
But no codec fixes a low bitrate. YIFY’s problem isn't x264 – it's the starvation of bits.
If you ignore advice and download a legitimately backed-up copy from your own Blu-ray, here’s what to look for in a high-quality x264 encode:
A proper Schindler’s List 1080p x264 encode should be 8-12 GB for the 195-minute runtime.
If you care about this film, avoid torrents labeled YIFY. Here’s how to watch Schindler’s List in proper quality: