diff --git a/av1/encoder/speed_features.c b/av1/encoder/speed_features.c
index fa56a29..f747f96 100644
--- a/av1/encoder/speed_features.c
+++ b/av1/encoder/speed_features.c
@@ -1317,6 +1317,7 @@
   if (speed >= 5) {
     sf->inter_sf.adaptive_rd_thresh = 4;
     sf->inter_sf.txfm_rd_gate_level = boosted ? 0 : 4;
+    sf->inter_sf.prune_inter_modes_if_skippable = 1;
     sf->inter_sf.prune_nearmv_using_neighbors = 1;
 
     sf->rd_sf.tx_domain_dist_level = 2;