Hardware Recommendations for Adobe Premier Pro
Similar to other software developers, Adobe keeps track of the Premier Pro system requirements, which you can use to make sure your computer's hardware is compatible with their software. But most "system requirements" lists simply address the minimum amount of hardware needed to run the software, not what will truly perform at its peak. In addition, these lists occasionally include substandard hardware on them, are out of date, or display obsolete hardware versions.

Processor

One of the most crucial components of a Premiere Pro workstation is the processor, sometimes known as the CPU. Even though GPU acceleration is becoming more popular, the CPU you choose will still often have a considerably greater influence on system performance at this point. However, keep in mind that there is a limit to how many cores Premiere Pro can efficiently utilize, so a CPU that is theoretically more powerful is not always better.
To a certain extent, more cores should improve performance, although this is more true for exporting than it is for live playback. However, Premiere Pro doesn’t scale perfectly with higher core counts. In addition, keep in mind that scaling is not universal and can be different depending on whether you use an Intel or AMD processor. Because of this, we highly recommend that you look at straight benchmark performance for different CPUs rather than trying to pick a CPU based on core count (or any other specification) alone.
The minimum CPU recommended for Premiere Pro is an Intel 11th Generation or newer CPU with Quick Sync or an AMD Ryzen 3000 Series Threadripper 2000 Series or newer CPU.
Memory (RAM)
While the exact amount of RAM you require will vary depending on the duration, complexity, and codec of your project, we usually advise at least 32GB for Premiere Pro. But Premiere Pro can quickly use up a lot of memory, so you should make sure you have enough RAM on your computer. Remember that every piece of software requires a different amount of RAM, so if you frequently work with many programs at once, you might want to increase the amount of RAM in your system.
Depending on the various resolutions you work at, we do have a rough guideline that may help you determine the precise amount you require.
- It is recommended to have 32GB of Ram for 1080p Resolution
- It is recommended to have 64GB of Ram for 4K Resolution
- It is recommended to have 128GB of Ram for 6K/8K+ Resolution

Video Card (GPU)

Over the past few years, Adobe has been using the GPU more and more Premiere Pro especially benefits from employing a recent GPU. If you have a simple clip without any effects, the GPU isn't used much, but depending on the GPU-accelerated effects you employ in your projects, owning a video card becomes increasingly vital.
Depending on the various resolutions you work at, we do have a rough guideline that may help you determine the precise amount you require.
- It is recommended to use 4GB of VRam for 1080p Resolution
- It is recommended to use 6 GB of VRam for 2K Resolution
- It is recommended to use 8GB of VRam for 4K/6K+ Resolution
- It is recommended to have 12GB+ of VRam for 8K+ Resolution
Storage Device
Primary Drive: OS/Software (SSD/NVMe): Includes your operating system and the base Premier Pro installation. An SSD is highly recommended as it will greatly improve how fast the OS and programs startup, but you can also upgrade to a faster NVMe drive for a small performance benefit. The recommended storage for the installation of software is not more than 12 GB.
Since the primary drive will primarily be used to store Windows and software, including all software (except large games), it doesn't need to be that large for the majority of users; a 500GB SSD will be enough.
Secondary Drive: Project Files (Platter/SSD/NVMe) Having a second storage (either SSD or HHD) for storing assets and effects is a wonderful alternative if you have additional money to spend or keep a lot of them around for use on different projects. Of course, an internal or external hard drive is a more cost-effective option than a high-capacity SSD if you need more mass storage and preservation.


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