What is the result of raising the frequency of bandwidth intensive I-frames?

Raising the frequency of bandwidth-intensive I-frames leads to an increased bitrate. I-frames, or intra-coded frames, are key frames that contain complete image data and do not rely on other frames for their information. They are used as reference points for subsequent frames. Increasing the number of I-frames means that more of these full images need to be transmitted within a given period of time.

This increase results in a higher overall data rate, as the volume of information being sent increases. While this can enhance video quality due to more frequent reference points, it is the direct consequence of the raised frequency of I-frames that leads to the increased bitrate. In contrast, choices that imply a maintained or decreased bitrate do not align with the nature of I-frame transmission and frequency adjustments.