{"id":17696,"date":"2022-06-01T18:06:29","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T16:06:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=17696"},"modified":"2022-12-10T15:23:01","modified_gmt":"2022-12-10T14:23:01","slug":"how-to-choose-a-cpu-for-video-editing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-choose-a-cpu-for-video-editing\/","title":{"rendered":"How to choose a Processor (CPU) for Video Editing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66843c7b0ec7b\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66843c7b0ec7b\" class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66843c7b0ec7b\" checked><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-choose-a-cpu-for-video-editing\/#Know_What_Youre_Shooting_With\" title=\"Know What You\u2019re Shooting With\">Know What You\u2019re Shooting With<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-choose-a-cpu-for-video-editing\/#Intel_CPUs_for_Video_Editing\" title=\"Intel CPUs for Video Editing\">Intel CPUs for Video Editing<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-choose-a-cpu-for-video-editing\/#AMD_Ryzen_CPUs_for_Video_Editing\" title=\"AMD Ryzen CPUs for Video Editing\">AMD Ryzen CPUs for Video Editing<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-choose-a-cpu-for-video-editing\/#Apples_M1_SoCs_for_Video_Editing\" title=\"Apple\u2019s M1 SoCs for Video Editing\">Apple\u2019s M1 SoCs for Video Editing<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-choose-a-cpu-for-video-editing\/#Integrated_Graphics_Are_Vital_for_Video_Editing\" title=\"Integrated Graphics Are Vital for Video Editing\">Integrated Graphics Are Vital for Video Editing<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-choose-a-cpu-for-video-editing\/#Are_Media_Encoders_and_Decoders_Important_for_Video_Editing\" title=\"Are Media Encoders and Decoders Important for Video Editing?\">Are Media Encoders and Decoders Important for Video Editing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-choose-a-cpu-for-video-editing\/#Best_Pre-Built_Computer_for_Video_Editing_in_2022\" title=\"Best Pre-Built Computer for Video Editing in 2022\">Best Pre-Built Computer for Video Editing in 2022<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-choose-a-cpu-for-video-editing\/#How_to_choose_a_CPU_for_Video_Editing\" title=\"How to choose a CPU for Video Editing\">How to choose a CPU for Video Editing<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-choose-a-cpu-for-video-editing\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-choose-a-cpu-for-video-editing\/#Whats_the_Best_CPU_for_Video_Editing\" title=\"What\u2019s the Best CPU for Video Editing?\">What\u2019s the Best CPU for Video Editing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-choose-a-cpu-for-video-editing\/#Whats_Better_for_Video_Editing_Windows_or_Mac\" title=\"What\u2019s Better for Video Editing: Windows or Mac?\">What\u2019s Better for Video Editing: Windows or Mac?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-choose-a-cpu-for-video-editing\/#Which_CPU_Should_I_Buy_for_Video_Editing_If_Im_on_a_Budget\" title=\"Which CPU Should I Buy for Video Editing If I\u2019m on a Budget?\">Which CPU Should I Buy for Video Editing If I\u2019m on a Budget?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-choose-a-cpu-for-video-editing\/#Do_I_Need_a_Strong_Processor_for_Video_Editing\" title=\"Do I Need a Strong Processor for Video Editing?\">Do I Need a Strong Processor for Video Editing?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-choose-a-cpu-for-video-editing\/#Over_to_You\" title=\"Over to You\">Over to You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Video editing is a very layered workflow, one that tends to be quite taxing on a wide range of components; <strong>figuring out what exactly you need and how much money you have to spend so as to get an enjoyable video editing experience sure can seem like an overly complex endeavor.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s so much different software on the market (or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/creativecloud\/video\/hub\/ideas\/what-is-non-linear-editing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NLEs<\/a>, to be more exact), so many different processors, workflows, workloads, codecs, file formats, resolutions, bit rates, what have you \u2014<em> it\u2019s all a mess to the uninitiated.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>To make things even worse, the PC building landscape changes drastically every few months.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What was viable information last holiday season is now outdated, archaic intel <em>at best<\/em>.<\/strong> It wasn\u2019t that long ago that Ryzen CPUs were the only ones worth buying.<\/p>\n<p>Now, though, PC builders have a wider range of options to choose from than ever before \u2014 and they\u2019re all attractive in one way or another!<\/p>\n<p>Those willing to roll up their sleeves and do a bit of reading will soon realize that building a PC for video editing is a lot more straightforward than it might seem at first glance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>But before you whip out your wallet and go on a shopping spree, you first need to be fully aware of what kind of footage you\u2019ll be working with. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>That is the first hurdle one has to overcome before stepping foot inside an IT shop and splurging hundreds upon hundreds of dollars\/euros.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_What_Youre_Shooting_With\"><\/span>Know What You\u2019re Shooting With<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Certain codecs and resolutions are more taxing on your hardware than others. H.265 (also known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intel.com\/content\/www\/us\/en\/support\/articles\/000037112\/graphics\/graphics-for-5th-generation-intel-processors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HEVC<\/a>), for instance, can make even the most spec\u2019d out behemoths sweat because it\u2019s a lot more compressed when compared to H.264.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17746\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Video-editing-bit-codec-resolution-nle.jpg\" alt=\"Video editing - bit codec resolution nle\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Video-editing-bit-codec-resolution-nle.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Video-editing-bit-codec-resolution-nle-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Video-editing-bit-codec-resolution-nle-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Video-editing-bit-codec-resolution-nle-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Video-editing-bit-codec-resolution-nle-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17746 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Video editing - bit codec resolution nle\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Video-editing-bit-codec-resolution-nle.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Video-editing-bit-codec-resolution-nle-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Video-editing-bit-codec-resolution-nle-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Video-editing-bit-codec-resolution-nle-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Video-editing-bit-codec-resolution-nle-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Video-editing-bit-codec-resolution-nle.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>It is, therefore, paramount to understand what kind of format\/codec\/resolution you\u2019ll be working with as that\u2019ll inform and influence your purchasing decision. Maybe you don\u2019t <em>need<\/em> the most powerful CPU on the market for your particular workflow.<\/p>\n<p>Conversely, you might be working with some truly taxing footage, in which case you\u2019ll have to invest a pretty penny.<\/p>\n<p>Do your \u201c<strong>due diligence<\/strong>.\u201d What kind of camera are you shooting with?<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s your NLE\/software suite of choice? Do you have to deliver footage in 1080 or 4K?<\/p>\n<p>Will you do any color correction and, if so, how complex will it be?<\/p>\n<p>What about power windows and tracking? Motion graphics?<\/p>\n<p>All of these things and elements matter <em>immensely<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intel_CPUs_for_Video_Editing\"><\/span>Intel CPUs for Video Editing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Intel\u2019s latest and greatest processors \u2014 by which we mean 12th Gen Alder Lake ones \u2014 are the absolute best option on the market when it comes to video editing.<\/p>\n<p>Not only are they adequately priced, but they also come with iGPUs that will make a tremendous difference when it comes to video editing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Alder Lake CPUs are <em>truly<\/em> phenomenal from a price-to-performance standpoint;<\/strong> they also excel at various different workloads<strong> \u2014<\/strong> be they creative <em>or <\/em>gaming-oriented. And, needless to say, they\u2019re pretty much the best possible choice if you\u2019re looking to edit videos on a Windows-based computer.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17747\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17747\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17747\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Intel-12th-gen.jpg\" alt=\"Intel 12th gen\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Intel-12th-gen.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Intel-12th-gen-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Intel-12th-gen-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Intel-12th-gen-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Intel-12th-gen-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Intel-12th-gen-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Intel-12th-gen-825x464.jpg 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Intel-12th-gen-594x335.jpg 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Intel-12th-gen-420x236.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17747\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17747 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201920%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Intel 12th gen\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201920%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Intel-12th-gen.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Intel-12th-gen-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Intel-12th-gen-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Intel-12th-gen-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Intel-12th-gen-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Intel-12th-gen-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Intel-12th-gen-825x464.jpg 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Intel-12th-gen-594x335.jpg 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Intel-12th-gen-420x236.jpg 420w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Intel-12th-gen.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-17747\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intel.com\/content\/www\/us\/en\/newsroom\/resources\/press-kit-12th-gen-core-processors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Intel<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>The old adage \u201ca picture\u2019s worth a thousand words\u201d applies here as well, so we\u2019ll let the following graphs (courtesy of Puget Systems) do the talking:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17697\" style=\"width: 803px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17697\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-17697\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image.jpeg\" alt=\"Puget Systems Alder Lake CPU Benchmark for Premiere Pro\" width=\"803\" height=\"932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image.jpeg 803w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-258x300.jpeg 258w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-768x891.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 803px) 100vw, 803px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17697\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-17697 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20803%20932%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Puget Systems Alder Lake CPU Benchmark for Premiere Pro\" width=\"803\" height=\"932\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20803%20932%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 803w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 803px) 100vw, 803px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image.jpeg 803w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-258x300.jpeg 258w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-768x891.jpeg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image.jpeg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-17697\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Puget Systems Alder Lake CPU Benchmark (Premiere Pro) - Extended Overall Score<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_17698\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17698\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-17698\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Puget Systems Alder Lake CPU Benchmark for Premiere Pro\" width=\"800\" height=\"930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-1.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-1-258x300.jpeg 258w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-1-768x893.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17698\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-17698 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20930%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Puget Systems Alder Lake CPU Benchmark for Premiere Pro\" width=\"800\" height=\"930\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20930%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-1.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-1-258x300.jpeg 258w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-1-768x893.jpeg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-1.jpeg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-17698\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Puget Systems Alder Lake CPU Benchmark (Premiere Pro) - Live Playback Score<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>The gap between the 11th and 12th Gen processors from Intel is <em>also<\/em> quite tremendous <\/strong>\u2014 we\u2019re talking gains between 20% and 34%, depending on your SKU of choice! A huge performance delta, no doubt, and also one that more than justifies an upgrade.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17699\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17699\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-17699\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Intel Core 11th Gen vs Intel Core 12th Gen\" width=\"800\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-2.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-2-300x156.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-2-768x398.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17699\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-17699 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20415%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Intel Core 11th Gen vs Intel Core 12th Gen\" width=\"800\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20415%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-2.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-2-300x156.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-2-768x398.jpeg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-2.jpeg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-17699\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Puget Systems CPU Benchmark (Premiere Pro) - Intel Core 11th Gen vs 12th Gen<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For a more in-depth look into this perennial Intel vs. AMD debate \u2014 and how their most powerful processors perform in today\u2019s most prominent NLEs \u2014 head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pugetsystems.com\/labs\/articles\/Adobe-Premiere-Pro-12th-Gen-Intel-Core-vs-AMD-Ryzen-5000-Series-2242\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puget Systems\u2019<\/a> website.<\/p>\n<p>They have more charts and graphs than you can shake a stick at along with a very nuanced and surprisingly pedantic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pugetsystems.com\/recommended\/Recommended-Systems-for-Adobe-Premiere-Pro-143\/Hardware-Recommendations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">approach to benchmarking<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AMD_Ryzen_CPUs_for_Video_Editing\"><\/span>AMD Ryzen CPUs for Video Editing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that AMD\u2019s Ryzen processors offer an incredible amount of power at very respectable prices. We wouldn\u2019t go so far as to call them <em>affordable<\/em>, but they\u2019re certainly worth their MSRPs.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17748\" style=\"width: 1260px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17748\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17748\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/AMD-Ryzen-5000.jpg\" alt=\"AMD Ryzen 5000\" width=\"1260\" height=\"671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/AMD-Ryzen-5000.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/AMD-Ryzen-5000-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/AMD-Ryzen-5000-1024x545.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/AMD-Ryzen-5000-768x409.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1260px) 100vw, 1260px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17748\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17748 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201260%20671%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"AMD Ryzen 5000\" width=\"1260\" height=\"671\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201260%20671%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1260px) 100vw, 1260px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/AMD-Ryzen-5000.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/AMD-Ryzen-5000-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/AMD-Ryzen-5000-1024x545.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/AMD-Ryzen-5000-768x409.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/AMD-Ryzen-5000.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-17748\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amd.com\/en\/processors\/ryzen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AMD<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>That being said, they\u2019re not necessarily the wisest option when it comes to video editing.<\/p>\n<p>They don\u2019t have any built-in media encoders which means they\u2019re not going to provide you with the best possible video editing experience.<\/p>\n<p>The same holds true for gaming too, what with Intel\u2019s Alder Lake CPUs being so darn powerful and, at times, <em>better-priced<\/em>. We\u2019re glad beyond measure that \u201cteam blue\u201d has had to step up and provide buyers with a more alluring product stack.<\/p>\n<p>After all, competition benefits <em>us<\/em> the most.<\/p>\n<p>Top-of-the-line Ryzen processors might have an edge when it comes to rendering, but that\u2019s arguably the least important part of the equation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You won\u2019t benefit much from shaving a few minutes off your export times if the timeline performance isn\u2019t as smooth as you\u2019d like it (or <em>need<\/em> it) to be.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17700\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17700\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-17700\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-3.jpeg\" alt=\"Puget Systems Ryzen CPU Benchmark for Premiere Pro\" width=\"800\" height=\"930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-3.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-3-258x300.jpeg 258w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-3-768x893.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17700\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-17700 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20930%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Puget Systems Ryzen CPU Benchmark for Premiere Pro\" width=\"800\" height=\"930\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20930%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-3.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-3-258x300.jpeg 258w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-3-768x893.jpeg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-3.jpeg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-17700\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Puget Systems Ryzen CPU Benchmark (Premiere Pro) - Live Playback Score<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Ryzen CPUs, what with them having more cores and threads, <em>are<\/em> the better option if you\u2019re working with 6K or 8K footage, especially if it's of the RAW variety.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>So just keep that in mind. We\u2019re only talking about the absolute best Ryzen CPUs here, <em>not<\/em> the Ryzen 5s of the world.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re great overall, but they\u2019re not as good of an option for video editing compared to even <em>mid-range <\/em>Intel 12th Gen CPUs. And, depending on when you\u2019re reading these lines, there\u2019s a very real chance they\u2019re a fair bit more expensive, too!<\/p>\n<p>All of this ties into our previous section: know what kind of camera you\u2019re going to be shooting with and what kind of footage you\u2019ll be editing as these variables will dictate and influence your purchasing decision.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apples_M1_SoCs_for_Video_Editing\"><\/span>Apple\u2019s M1 SoCs for Video Editing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Apple\u2019s M1 SoC will provide you with the absolute most \u201cbang for your buck\u201d as it is essentially \u201coptimized\u201d for video editing and numerous other creative workloads.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17750\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/M1-Processors-Specs-Comparison.jpg\" alt=\"M1 Processors Specs Comparison\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/M1-Processors-Specs-Comparison.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/M1-Processors-Specs-Comparison-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/M1-Processors-Specs-Comparison-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/M1-Processors-Specs-Comparison-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/M1-Processors-Specs-Comparison-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17750 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"M1 Processors Specs Comparison\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/M1-Processors-Specs-Comparison.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/M1-Processors-Specs-Comparison-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/M1-Processors-Specs-Comparison-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/M1-Processors-Specs-Comparison-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/M1-Processors-Specs-Comparison-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/M1-Processors-Specs-Comparison.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Even the base M1 has dedicated video encoders and decoders which means it\u2019ll make editing most codecs a breeze!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for the <em>simplest <\/em>solution out there \u2014 one that isn\u2019t going to break the bank \u2014 then going with a <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/m1-imac-for-creative-professionals\/\">M1-based device<\/a> should definitely be at the top of your list of priorities.<\/p>\n<p>They <em>do <\/em>come with certain limitations but they\u2019re not necessarily deal-breakers depending on your workflow and personal preference.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Still, it\u2019s something you really need to keep in mind.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For a more in-depth look at these bleeding-edge SoCs (and their very peculiar drawbacks and deficiencies), make sure to read the <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/m1-imac-vs-mac-mini-vs-mac-studio\/\">following piece<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A word of caution:<\/strong> if you\u2019re dealing with numerous tracks and layers and incredibly intricate color corrections and humongous files, then you\u2019ll need <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-much-ram-do-you-need\/\">as much RAM<\/a> as you can get (along with a more powerful GPU).<\/p>\n<p><strong>The base M1, in that case, isn\u2019t going to cut it.<\/strong> It\u2019s still a great option overall, but it <em>would <\/em>be much wiser to go with an M1 Pro or, preferably, the M1 Max \u2014 assuming you only want a macOS-based machine.<\/p>\n<p>For the most complex workloads, going with a top-of-the-line M1 chip is definitely the best course of action.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ucNewAZ8g4E\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ucNewAZ8g4E\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Integrated_Graphics_Are_Vital_for_Video_Editing\"><\/span>Integrated Graphics Are Vital for Video Editing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Integrated graphics cards (or iGPUs, for short) might not seem all that important for video editing, but they\u2019re actually far more useful (to say the least) than one could ever imagine.<\/p>\n<p>Ryzen CPUs from AMD don\u2019t have any media encoders built-in which makes them inferior to Intel\u2019s 11th and 12th Gen offerings.<\/p>\n<p>You should, therefore, only consider (relatively novel) processors that are \u201cbundled\u201d with an iGPU; in other words: <strong>never buy an SKU with an \u201cF\u201d suffix <\/strong>(like the Core i5-12600KF, for instance).<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a gamer first and foremost then you really don\u2019t <em>need<\/em> an integrated graphics card.<\/p>\n<p>If, however, you plan on doing any video editing, the boost in performance that an iGPU provides will be a total game-changer.<\/p>\n<p>NVIDIA graphics cards <em>do <\/em>have built-in video encoders\/decoders, but they\u2019re actually not as good as those found on Intel\u2019s latest and greatest processors.<\/p>\n<p>It sounds strange, we know, but it\u2019s the truth. Their media engines provide a much better experience when it comes to timeline performance (for H.264 and H.265 especially).<\/p>\n<p>Take a look at the following table:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17701\" style=\"width: 1636px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17701\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17701\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-56.png\" alt=\"Integrated GPU Comparisons for DaVinci Resolve\" width=\"1636\" height=\"1034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-56.png 1636w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-56-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-56-1024x647.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-56-768x485.png 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-56-1536x971.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1636px) 100vw, 1636px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17701\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17701 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201636%201034%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Integrated GPU Comparisons for DaVinci Resolve\" width=\"1636\" height=\"1034\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201636%201034%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1636px) 100vw, 1636px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-56.png 1636w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-56-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-56-1024x647.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-56-768x485.png 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-56-1536x971.png 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-56.png\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-17701\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pugetsystems.com\/labs\/articles\/What-H-264-and-H-265-Hardware-Decoding-is-Supported-in-DaVinci-Resolve-Studio-2122\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puget Systems<\/a> (DaVinci Resolve)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Intel\u2019s 11th and 12th Gen processors actually cover the whole H.265 gamut.<\/p>\n<p><strong>No other processor or graphics card has this kind of \u201cflexibility\u201d and that\u2019s solely because of the dedicated media engine that comes bundled with Intel\u2019s latest CPUs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The situation isn\u2019t quite as impressive if you\u2019re a Premiere Pro user, but the point stands nonetheless:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17702\" style=\"width: 1630px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17702\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17702\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-57.png\" alt=\"Integrated GPU Comparisons for Premiere Pro\" width=\"1630\" height=\"1028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-57.png 1630w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-57-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-57-1024x646.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-57-768x484.png 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-57-1536x969.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1630px) 100vw, 1630px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17702\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17702 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201630%201028%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Integrated GPU Comparisons for Premiere Pro\" width=\"1630\" height=\"1028\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201630%201028%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1630px) 100vw, 1630px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-57.png 1630w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-57-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-57-1024x646.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-57-768x484.png 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-57-1536x969.png 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/word-image-57.png\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-17702\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pugetsystems.com\/labs\/articles\/What-H-264-and-H-265-Hardware-Decoding-is-Supported-in-Premiere-Pro-2120\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puget Systems<\/a> (Premiere Pro)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For 10-bit 4:2:2 footage \u2014 the kind that nearly all top-of-the-line mirrorless cameras shoot nowadays \u2014 only Intel\u2019s iGPUs provide hardware acceleration and, by proxy, a more enjoyable (one might even say <em>seamless<\/em>) editing experience.<\/p>\n<p>This leads us to our next point, one that is both exceedingly important <em>and<\/em> mighty interesting:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Media_Encoders_and_Decoders_Important_for_Video_Editing\"><\/span>Are Media Encoders and Decoders Important for Video Editing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They\u2019re not just important \u2014 <strong>they\u2019re the secret sauce to a great video editing experience!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>And, unfortunately, they\u2019re nowhere near as ubiquitous as we\u2019d like them to be. Still, huge strides <em>have<\/em> been made over the last few years, primarily by Intel and Apple.<\/p>\n<p>Nowadays it\u2019s less about sheer horsepower and more about media encoders and <em>optimization<\/em>. <strong>We really cannot stress that enough.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>So if you\u2019re looking to build a PC for video editing and are wondering which CPU to go for, you pretty much have only two options: either \u201cteam blue\u201d (Intel) or Apple.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not a particularly broad range, granted, but it\u2019s more than we had just two or three years ago.<\/p>\n<p>For a more in-depth look at how these media encoders work and why exactly they\u2019re so important, make sure to watch the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BnePP6IeX7Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">following video<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Pre-Built_Computer_for_Video_Editing_in_2022\"><\/span>Best Pre-Built Computer for Video Editing in 2022<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For intermediate video editing \u2014 by which we mean 4K (H.264, H.265, RAW), multiple video tracks, limited effects, and a few adjustment layers \u2014 M1-based machines from Apple are undoubtedly the best and most streamlined option.<\/p>\n<p>Take the M1 Mac Mini for example. It can often be found for less than $600; <strong>there\u2019s simply no similarly priced alternative over in the Windows realm that can perform quite as well.<\/strong> That\u2019s for the base model, though.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17751\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17751\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-17751 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Mac-Mini-Specs-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mac Mini Specs\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Mac-Mini-Specs-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Mac-Mini-Specs-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Mac-Mini-Specs-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Mac-Mini-Specs-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Mac-Mini-Specs-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Mac-Mini-Specs-1-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Mac-Mini-Specs-1-825x464.jpg 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Mac-Mini-Specs-1-594x335.jpg 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Mac-Mini-Specs-1-420x236.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17751\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-17751 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201920%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Mac Mini Specs\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201920%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Mac-Mini-Specs-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Mac-Mini-Specs-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Mac-Mini-Specs-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Mac-Mini-Specs-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Mac-Mini-Specs-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Mac-Mini-Specs-1-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Mac-Mini-Specs-1-825x464.jpg 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Mac-Mini-Specs-1-594x335.jpg 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Mac-Mini-Specs-1-420x236.jpg 420w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/05\/Mac-Mini-Specs-1.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-17751\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/mac-mini\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>You\u2019d be wise to spend a few more Benjamin Franklins for the 16GB SKU as you\u2019ll really need as much RAM as you can get if you\u2019re working with more complex projects.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not what we would consider an \u201centry-level\u201d option, but it\u2019s nonetheless the most well-rounded one for the asking price.<\/p>\n<p>And, well, all you need to do to start editing is to connect it to your monitor and peripherals, download DaVinci Resolve\/Premiere Pro and you\u2019ll be good to go!<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-HxkuUYjXeM\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-HxkuUYjXeM\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This, when contrasted to hunting for specific components and then assembling them all together and installing Windows seems a lot more intuitive and user-friendly \u2014 <strong><em>because it is.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Still, that kind of simplicity comes at a cost: <strong>no upgradeability whatsoever which, for most folks, is a huge deal-breaker (and rightfully so).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Regardless, it\u2019s an interesting option you ought to consider.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_choose_a_CPU_for_Video_Editing\"><\/span>How to choose a CPU for Video Editing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, in the end, what's the process of picking the right kind of CPU for your Video Editing needs?<\/p>\n<p>The process should be something like this:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Define your Workloads: Share of Active Work (Editing) vs. Rendering<\/li>\n<li>Define Footage Codecs, Output Codecs &amp; Resolution you'll be working with<\/li>\n<li>Define the Video Editor (NLE) Application you'll be using<\/li>\n<li>Define Plugins you'll be using and their needs<\/li>\n<li>Define <em>other<\/em> Software you'll be using and their needs<\/li>\n<li>Look up Benchmarks and\/or conduct real-world tests (if you have access to hardware) based on the above<\/li>\n<li>Pick the best CPU for your Scenario that fits into your budget<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The above certainly isn't an easy process, that's why &#8220;Best of&#8221; lists that you can find online come in handy and take care of the work for you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The problem with such online best-of lists is: Because new CPUs are released every few months, such lists are outdated most of the time.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here's what you can do to choose the currently best CPU for video editing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask us in our <a href=\"\/forum\/\" target=\"_blank\">forum<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Reduce your risk by buying a top end <strong>mainstream<\/strong> current-gen CPU from Intel or AMD. The highest-end Intel Core i9 or AMD Ryzen 9 CPU you can find that is current-gen, will almost always be excellent for video editing tasks. After all, Video Editing is a popular workload and CPU manufacturers want to make sure their top CPUs excel at it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s go over a few questions you might have regarding CPUs and how they might influence your video editing experience:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_Best_CPU_for_Video_Editing\"><\/span>What\u2019s the Best CPU for Video Editing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There is no \u201cone size fits all\u201d kind of answer, and that\u2019s good. <strong>You have three distinct options at your disposal and all three of them have certain benefits and drawbacks.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our advice would be to first decide which operating system you\u2019ll be working on and then purchase the right components with that in mind.<\/p>\n<p>So if you\u2019re looking to edit videos on a Mac, then you literally only have Apple devices to choose from.<\/p>\n<p>If, however, you only want to work on Windows, then we advise going with Intel CPUs as they offer the most \u201cbang for the buck\u201d along with a few truly great bells and whistles \u2014 the kind that cannot be found elsewhere.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_Better_for_Video_Editing_Windows_or_Mac\"><\/span>What\u2019s Better for Video Editing: Windows or Mac?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This, too, is a tricky question to answer as it all boils down to personal preference.<\/p>\n<p>The biggest advantage that macOS has over Windows is that it supports all three of today\u2019s most popular NLEs: <strong>Adobe Premiere Pro<\/strong>, <strong>DaVinci Resolve<\/strong>, <em>and <\/em><strong>Final Cut Pro<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Apple\u2019s operating system, therefore, provides its users with the broadest range of options to choose from.<\/p>\n<p>That, however, doesn\u2019t necessarily make it better than Windows. It\u2019s all subjective.<\/p>\n<p>Different strokes for different folks, as they say. Both operating systems will get the job done which, frankly, is the most important thing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_CPU_Should_I_Buy_for_Video_Editing_If_Im_on_a_Budget\"><\/span>Which CPU Should I Buy for Video Editing If I\u2019m on a Budget?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Intel Core i5-12600K is probably the best \u201cbudget\u201d option as it can be found for <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked  LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/intel-core-i5-12600k-desktop-processor-10-6p4e-cores-up-to-4-9-ghz-unlocked-lga1700-600-series-chipset-125w\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noindex noopener noreferrer\">less than $300<\/a> at the time of this writing. That\u2019s not necessarily cheap, but it\u2019s still an incredibly good deal given its power.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Core i5-12400 will <em>also<\/em> provide a fairly similar experience when it comes to video editing; <\/strong>plus, it can be found for around <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Intel Core i5-12400 Desktop Processor 18M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/intel-core-i5-12400-desktop-processor-18m-cache-up-to-4-40-ghz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noindex noopener noreferrer\">$200<\/a> \u2014 <strong><em>brand new<\/em><\/strong><em>! <\/em>It is, in short, a truly spectacular option for the budget-minded.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Li87Cgvg64o\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Li87Cgvg64o\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_Need_a_Strong_Processor_for_Video_Editing\"><\/span>Do I Need a Strong Processor for Video Editing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>You absolutely do.<\/strong> Your CPU is one of the most important parts of the equation.<\/p>\n<p>Having a good processor is truly essential, and that holds true regardless of what you plan on doing on your computer, be it making videos, playing games, browsing the web, making music, or something else entirely.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_to_You\"><\/span>Over to You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em><strong>What kind of codecs are you working with at the moment? Do you already have a PC for video editing and, if so, which CPU does it have at its core? Let us know in the <a href=\"#comments\">comment<\/a> section down below, and in case you need any help, head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\">our forum<\/a> and ask away!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Video editing is a very layered workflow, one that tends to be quite taxing on a wide range of components; figuring out what exactly you need and how much money you have to spend so as to get an enjoyable video editing experience sure can seem like an overly complex endeavor. 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