Adobe's legendary video editing program continues to push computers to their limits so do you have the set-up to use it productively?
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If you are trying to figure out whether your computer can run Adobe Premiere Pro, then we have you covered right here.
Now, if you want to do any serious video editing, you will have doubtless come across Premiere Pro. You are also probably aware that it is one pretty demanding piece of software when it comes to CPU usage. If you want to render out your videos quickly and efficiently, whether you are a creative professional or just tinkering with upping your social media game, it is best to get some idea as to whether you have the set-up capable of getting the most from Adobe Premiere Pro.
In this guide, we have covered minimum as well as recommended system requirements for Windows, Mac, and VR. Please note that these requirements are applicable for Premiere Pro versions 24.0, 24.1, 24.2, and 24.3.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit) version V22H2 or later | Windows 10 (64-bit) V22H2 or later or Windows 11 |
| Processor | Intel 6th Gen or newer CPU – or AMD Ryzen 1000 Series or newer CPU Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2) Support required | Intel 11th Generation or newer CPU with Quick Sync – or AMD Ryzen™ 3000 Series / Threadripper 2000 series or newer CPU |
| GPU | GPU with at least 2GB VRAM For a list of recommended graphic cards, see Recommended graphics cards for Adobe Premiere Pro. | GPU with at least 4GB VRAM for HD and 4K 6 GB or more for 4K and higher resolutions For a list of recommended graphic cards, see Recommended graphics cards for Adobe Premiere Pro. |
| RAM | 8GB | 16 GB of RAM for HD media32 GB for 4K media or higher |
| Hard disk space | 8 GB of available hard disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (will not install on removable flash storage) Additional high-speed drive for media | Fast internal SSD for app installation and cache Additional high-speed drive(s) for media |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 or greater DisplayHDR 1000 for HDR workflows |
| Sound card | ASIO compatible or Microsoft Windows Driver Model | ASIO compatible or Microsoft Windows Driver Model |
| Network | 1 Gigabit Ethernet (HD only) | 10 Gigabit ethernet for 4K shared network workflow |
For your Windows PC to run Adobe Premiere Pro, it needs to have Windows 10 (64-bit) 2004 or later version. The PC needs to have at least an Intel 6th Gen or AMD Ryzen 1000 Series CPU. However, it is recommended that Intel 7th Gen or AMD Ryzen 3000 Series or newer CPUs will work better.
Similarly, you will need a GPU with at least 2GB VRAM to handle all the graphic tasks smoothly. But of course, more VRAM and an advanced GPU will deliver even better performance.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| OS | macOS Monterey (version 12) or later | macOS Monterey (version 12) or later |
| Processor | Intel 6thGen or newer CPU Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2) Support required | Apple silicon M1 or newer |
| GPU | Intel: 2GB VRAM Apple Silicon: 8 GB of unified memory | 16 GB of unified memory (Apple silicon) |
| RAM | 8GB | 16 GB of unified memory (Apple silicon) |
| Hard disk space | 8 GB of available hard disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (will not install on removable flash storage) Additional high-speed drive for media | Fast internal SSD for app installation and cache Additional high-speed drive(s) for media |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 or better DisplayHDR 1000 for HDR workflows |
| Sound card | N/A | N/A |
| Network | 1 Gigabit Ethernet (HD only) | 10 Gigabit ethernet for 4K shared network workflow |
For Adobe Premiere Pro to run on your macOS, the PC needs to have macOS Monterey (version 12). With the latest versions, the support for macOS 11.0 (Big Sur) has been discontinued. Simply put, this means that 24.x cannot be installed on older Mac devices. The new version is also not compatible with Rosetta. Mac users with Apple silicon and Intel-based Mac can use the 24.0 version.
That being said, your Mac needs to have at least an Intel 6thGen or newer CPU. But for the best experience, you can consider using Apple silicon M1 or newer chipsets.
These minimum requirements are for Premiere Pro 22.x and Premiere Pro 23.x.
| Oculus Rift | HTC Vive | Windows Mixed Reality | |
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| CPU | Intel i5-4590 equivalent or greater | Intel® i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350 equivalent or greater | Intel® i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350 equivalent or greater |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 equivalent or greater | NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 equivalent or greater | NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 equivalent or greater |
| RAM | 8GB or more | 4GB | 4GB |
| Storage | 4GB or more | – | – |
Yes, you will need a GPU to run Premier Pro. As you can see in the minimum system requirements, you will need a GPU with at least 2GB VRAM. For a better experience, you can pair it with a powerful GPU with 4GB or more VRAM.
As per the official system requirements, Adobe Premiere Pro needs 8GB of hard disk space and some additional space to install.
To sum up, you can run Adobe Premiere Pro on Windows as well as your Mac – just make sure that your system matches the version of the software. As is the case with every other editing software, Premier Pro also demands substantial computing power. You will need a decent CPU and GPU. Depending on the resolution you want to work with, you will need to up your RAM and storage.
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