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Can My PC Run DaVinci Resolve?

Video editingFreemiumVersion 19

Editing, colour grading, VFX and audio post in one application.

DaVinci Resolve System Requirements

Version 19

Minimum Requirements

CPU
64-bit multi-core processorIntel Core i5-8400 specs →AMD Ryzen 5 2600 specs →
GPU
Integrated GPU or discrete GPU with at least 2 GB of VRAMNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 specs →
VRAM
2 GB
RAM
16 GB
Storage
20 GB · SSD required
OS
Windows 10 64-bit or later
DirectX
Not stated
Network
Not stated

Recommended Requirements

CPU
Modern multi-core processorIntel Core i5-13400F specs →AMD Ryzen 7 5700X specs →
GPU
Discrete GPU with 8 GB or more of VRAM for 4K and Fusion workNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB specs →AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT specs →
VRAM
8 GB
RAM
32 GB
Storage
50 GB · SSD required
OS
Windows 10 64-bit or later
DirectX
Not stated
Network
Not stated
Transcribed from the publisher — not yet re-checkedSource: Blackmagic Design configuration guide

Application details

Vendor
Blackmagic Design
Version
19
Licence
Freemium
Last verified
Not yet verified

About DaVinci Resolve

DaVinci Resolve is the most GPU-dependent mainstream video application: colour grading, noise reduction and Fusion effects all run on the GPU, and VRAM is frequently the binding constraint on high-resolution timelines. A free version covers most of the feature set; Studio adds hardware-accelerated codecs and neural features.

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Frequently asked questions

Why does DaVinci Resolve need so much VRAM?
Resolve keeps working frames, node caches and effect buffers in graphics memory. Running out of VRAM produces "GPU memory full" errors rather than a gradual slowdown, which is why VRAM matters more here than in most editors.

What PC do I need for DaVinci Resolve?

For a comfortable experience, the publisher's recommended specification asks for the following. This is their figure, not our estimate.

Graphics card
Discrete GPU with 8 GB or more of VRAM for 4K and Fusion work
Processor
Modern multi-core processor
Memory
32 GB RAM
Storage
50 GB
Operating system
Windows 10 64-bit or later

Not sure how your parts compare? Run the check above or read what these tiers mean.

Can my laptop run DaVinci Resolve?

The same check applies — enter the parts your laptop actually contains. Be aware that a laptop graphics chip is usually slower than the desktop card it shares a name with, because the manufacturer sets a lower power limit. A laptop advertising the Discrete GPU with 8 GB named here may therefore fall somewhat short of it in practice, and sustained performance drops further as the machine heats up. Treat a borderline laptop result as optimistic rather than assured.

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