Adobe After Effects Specs [better] Guide

Apple menu → About This Mac → More Info

❌ “More cores = faster preview” ✅ Single-core speed matters more for interactive work. adobe after effects specs

| Component | Requirement | |-----------|-------------| | | Windows 11 Pro / macOS 14 (Sonoma) | | CPU | Intel i7 12th Gen / AMD Ryzen 7 5000 series (8 cores) | | RAM | 32 GB (DDR5) | | GPU | NVIDIA RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 6700 (6+ GB VRAM) | | Storage | 500 GB NVMe SSD + separate 1TB media drive | | Display | 1920×1080 or higher (HDR recommended) | | GPU Driver | Studio-ready (NVIDIA Studio / AMD Pro) | 3. Optimal / Pro System Requirements (Heavy 3D & 8K) For professional studios, complex particle systems & Cinema 4D renderer Apple menu → About This Mac → More

Ctrl + Shift + Esc → Performance tab