
This component must have at least 4GB dedicated memory, but the best you can do is going for 8GB+ on either a mobile laptop GPU or desktop card.

Keep in mind that if you are using H.264 / AVC and HEVC camera media, your CPU may be doing all the decoding work long before your GPU steps in. These CPU’s will ensure the fastest processing speeds when partnered with the right GPU (Graphics Processing Unit).


There may be no greater disappointment to a video editor when they realise their machine isn’t capable of running an application comfortably, if at all. What hardware should you be using with what applications? What are the minimum system requirements to ensure your machine can handle the heat? Today we’re taking a look at our recommended hardware specifications to run DaVinci Resolve 16. With advancements in technology moving forward faster than many of us can keep up, it can become difficult to pinpoint exactly what one needs when looking at video editing software.
