Processor, memory, and GPU recommendations

Learn about the memory and GPU recommendations for Premiere Pro.

Processors

Premiere Pro benefit from 3.2 GHz or higher CPU clock speeds.

For Premiere Pro, eight cores are sufficient. Depending on the task, Premiere Pro runs at 93-98% efficiency with eight cores.

• At least a Core i7 or Core i9 Intel processor, AMD equivalent, or Apple M2. Intel Core i7 and Core i9 (the latest mobile Xeon processors) offer Quick Sync technology, accelerating the decoding or playback of H.264 and HEVC. 
• Some desktop Intel Xeon processors don't offer QuickSync. These may be better suited for high-end workflows with cinema camera formats (e.g., RED, Sony Venice, ARRI) and broadcast formats (e.g., XDCam HD). 

Memory

Windows systems or Intel-based Mac video editing workstations should have 32GB of memory or more. For Apple M2 systems, we recommend 16GB of shared memory (currently the maximum available).

Graphics

Premiere Pro is engineered to take advantage of the GPU.

We recommend a GPU with at least 4GB of memory (VRAM). Multiple GPUs, including eGPUs, will speed up export and rendering in Premiere Pro.

Apple M2 systems use shared memory for graphics processing. We recommend M2 systems with at least 16GB of Unified Memory for video editing.

Make sure your graphics drivers are up-to-date.

Out-of-date graphics drivers are one of the most common causes of performance issues with video applications. For optimal performance, ensure you have the latest drivers for your GPU, including integrated Intel GPUs.