What resolutions to use for what bitrates with x264?

[hajj_3]

Hi, i've wondered for a while what resolution gives me optimum quality for each bitrate, i record tv in PDTV (usually widescreen). For say 950 bitrate would 640*352 be best? what bitrate would i need to be able to use 720*400 or 704*384? Would be very greatful for the answer, i know there is a tool for xvid that gives you a quality value which tells you which is best resolution for the filesize and duration you are using, but dont know if there is such a thing for x264.

Thanks guys!

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