{"id":2707,"date":"2021-02-18T17:12:28","date_gmt":"2021-02-18T17:12:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.velocitymicro.com\/blog\/?p=2707"},"modified":"2021-03-18T20:07:10","modified_gmt":"2021-03-18T20:07:10","slug":"best-cpu-for-video-editing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.velocitymicro.com\/blog\/best-cpu-for-video-editing\/","title":{"rendered":"Best CPU for Video Editing"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Video<\/p>\n

System hardware requirements vary depending on the specific video editing software you\u2019re using, but no matter the application, CPU plays an integral role. Read on to learn more about our workstation PCs<\/a> and choosing the best CPU for video editing.<\/p>\n

How Does CPU impact Video Editing<\/strong><\/h2>\n

With most applications, it\u2019s the CPU that\u2019s the most impactful to a PC\u2019s video editing performance because it\u2019s the CPU that handles all video previews, less resource intensive edits, and basic encoding. In contrast, the GPU is typically reserved for high complexity filters, effects, and 3D renders. How well an application balances the load between CPU and GPU depends on the application itself \u2013 Premiere Pro is well known for being more CPU intensive while Davinci Resolve is more GPU reliant, for example \u2013 so it\u2019s always smart to check with your software developer for insight as well.<\/p>\n

When shopping for a CPU for video editing, it\u2019s important to consider the two main factors that determine processor performance \u2013 core count and core frequency. The more processor cores, the better the processor will handle more intensive video tasks, assuming the software is optimized for multi-threading. Core frequency, often referred to as core speed and measured in GHz, is important as well, but more incrementally and is not considered as directly impactful as is core count.<\/p>\n

Best budget CPU for Video Editing<\/strong><\/h2>\n

With all of that info now in hand, we can pinpoint the best value CPU for video as the one with the most cores per dollar.<\/p>\n

From the Intel side, that honor goes to the Core i5-10600k<\/strong>, with 6 cores and 12 threads at 4.1\/4.8GHz available for around $300. You may find 6-core processors for a bit cheaper, but not at those speeds. It\u2019s an excellent option for even professional level video editing on a budget.<\/p>\n

AMD Ryzen also offers some excellent processor options for video editing that are easier on the wallet. The best is the new Ryzen 5 5600X<\/strong> with 6 core and 12 threads at 3.7\/4.6GHz, also retailing around $300. Though those GHz speeds may appear on paper to be slower, the increased efficiency and IPC improvements from AMD\u2019s latest architecture generally have yielded benchmarks around 25% higher than the Intel equivalent.<\/p>\n

Configure now with Intel Core or AMD Ryzen on our HD60 Workstation.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Threadripper<\/p>\n

Best Overall CPU for Video Editing<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For professional level video editors looking for the absolute best CPU where money is no object, the answer is AMD Threadripper<\/strong>, and to be honest, it\u2019s really not that close. Threadripper, and the soon to be available Threadripper PRO, offer up to 64 cores and an astounding 128 threads and 4.3GHz speeds to render and encode even the most complex video and visual effects projects. Hundreds of design studios around the world have switched to Threadripper workstations, many of those built by hand by our team.<\/p>\n

Configure AMD Threadripper now on our HD80 Workstation.<\/a><\/p>\n