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What GPU do you need for video editing in 2026? DaVinci · Premiere · Blender · Final Cut

For 4K/6K editing in 2026, the MacBook Pro M5 Max (96/100) is the absolute benchmark with dedicated Media Engine. For Windows, the RTX 4070 Super (~€499) is the best option up to 4K without proxies. For 8K RAW or multi-camera streams, VRAM is critical: minimum 12 GB for 4K, 16+ GB for 6K. We update data for 20 GPUs and 8 Apple chips every month.

Compare graphics cards and Apple chips by VRAM, accelerated codecs and real-world performance.

Updated: April 2026

How much VRAM do you need based on video format?

1080p H.264 / H.265

4 GB

Any modern GPU. No restrictions.

4K H.264 / H.265

8 GB

Smooth 4K editing without proxy in DaVinci and Premiere.

4K RAW / ProRes

12–16 GB

Optional proxy. 16 GB for comfortable workflow.

8K / RED RAW

24 GB+

Flagship GPUs only. Proxy almost mandatory below.

Best Windows GPU for video editing

Sorted by editing score — VRAM, accelerated codecs and power.

#1

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

Memoria 32 GB VRAM Consumo 575 W
Flagship

Editing score

100 / 100
H.264H.265AV1

~1999 €

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#2

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090

Memoria 24 GB VRAM Consumo 450 W
Flagship

Editing score

90 / 100
H.264H.265AV1

~1499 €

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#3

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

Memoria 16 GB VRAM Consumo 360 W
Flagship

Editing score

88 / 100
H.264H.265AV1

~999 €

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

Memoria 16 GB VRAM Consumo 300 W
Gama alta

Editing score

82 / 100
H.264H.265AV1

~749 €

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Super

Memoria 16 GB VRAM Consumo 320 W
Flagship

Editing score

82 / 100
H.264H.265AV1

~950 €

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AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX

Memoria 24 GB VRAM Consumo 355 W
Gama alta

Editing score

80 / 100
H.264H.265AV1

~849 €

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AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT

Memoria 20 GB VRAM Consumo 315 W
Gama alta

Editing score

72 / 100
H.264H.265AV1

~650 €

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super

Memoria 16 GB VRAM Consumo 285 W
Gama alta

Editing score

72 / 100
H.264H.265AV1

~750 €

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

Memoria 12 GB VRAM Consumo 250 W
Gama media

Editing score

68 / 100
H.264H.265AV1

~549 €

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AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT

Memoria 16 GB VRAM Consumo 304 W
Gama media

Editing score

68 / 100
H.264H.265AV1

~549 €

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AMD Radeon RX 9070

Memoria 16 GB VRAM Consumo 220 W
Gama media

Editing score

62 / 100
H.264H.265AV1

~479 €

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super

Memoria 12 GB VRAM Consumo 220 W
Gama alta

Editing score

62 / 100
H.264H.265AV1

~560 €

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AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE

Memoria 16 GB VRAM Consumo 260 W
Gama alta

Editing score

58 / 100
H.264H.265AV1

~520 €

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

Memoria 16 GB VRAM Consumo 165 W
Gama media

Editing score

55 / 100
H.264H.265AV1

~370 €

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Intel Arc B770

Memoria 16 GB VRAM Consumo 225 W
Gama media

Editing score

52 / 100
H.264H.265AV1JPEG

~320 €

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AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT

Memoria 16 GB VRAM Consumo 263 W
Gama media

Editing score

50 / 100
H.264H.265AV1

~420 €

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Intel Arc B580

Memoria 12 GB VRAM Consumo 190 W
Entrada

Editing score

42 / 100
H.264H.265AV1JPEG

~230 €

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AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT

Memoria 12 GB VRAM Consumo 245 W
Gama media

Editing score

40 / 100
H.264H.265AV1

~310 €

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

Memoria 8 GB VRAM Consumo 115 W
Entrada

Editing score

35 / 100
H.264H.265AV1

~279 €

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AMD Radeon RX 7600

Memoria 8 GB VRAM Consumo 165 W
Entrada

Editing score

30 / 100
H.264H.265AV1

~230 €

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DaVinci Resolve vs Premiere Pro: does the GPU you need change?

🎬 DaVinci Resolve

  • • Works great with NVIDIA and AMD
  • • AI tools (Magic Mask, Speed Warp) run better with NVIDIA CUDA
  • • Fusion render much faster with a powerful GPU
  • • 8 GB VRAM minimum for comfortable 4K

🎞️ Adobe Premiere Pro

  • • Mercury Playback Engine prefers NVIDIA CUDA
  • • AMD works, but with fewer accelerated effects
  • • NVENC export (NVIDIA) is very fast in H.265
  • • Enhanced Speech and AI only on NVIDIA in 2026

Verdict: If you mostly use DaVinci, AMD offers more VRAM per euro. If you depend on Premiere Pro or Topaz Video AI, NVIDIA is the safer pick.

FAQ — GPU for video editing

How much VRAM do I need to edit 4K video?

For 4K editing in H.264/H.265 with DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro, 8 GB of VRAM is the recommended minimum. If you work with 4K RAW (BRAW, CinemaDNG) or ProRes 4444, 12–16 GB is ideal. For 8K or multicam RAW workflows, 24 GB or more avoids the need for proxies.

NVIDIA or AMD for DaVinci Resolve in 2026?

Both brands work very well with DaVinci Resolve 19. NVIDIA has an edge in Fusion effects acceleration and AI tools like Magic Mask or Speed Warp, which use TensorRT. AMD is an excellent alternative with more VRAM per euro in the mid-high range.

Which GPU is best for Adobe Premiere Pro?

Adobe Premiere Pro prioritizes NVIDIA CUDA for the Mercury Playback Engine and accelerated export. In 2026, an RTX 4070 or RTX 5070 is the most balanced option. AMD works well but some AI effects are only available on NVIDIA.

Does the GPU matter for Blender?

Very much. Blender Cycles uses the GPU for rendering and the CPU vs GPU difference can be 5–20×. NVIDIA with OptiX is the fastest option, followed by AMD with HIP. For EEVEE, any modern GPU with 8 GB of VRAM is sufficient.

Do I need a dedicated GPU for editing if I have a Mac with Apple Silicon?

No. Macs with M3/M4/M5 have an integrated GPU with unified memory that performs very well in DaVinci Resolve and Final Cut Pro, especially in ProRes. For Blender or Topaz Video AI on Windows/Linux, a dedicated NVIDIA GPU is still faster.