8 GB minimum; 16 GB recommended for HD workflows, or 32 GB for 4K.
Version 22.x improved stability for "Smart Rendering," which allows AME to pass through supported formats without re-encoding, saving time and preserving quality. 2. System Requirements (v22.x) Adobe Media Encoder 2022 v22.2
Users on Windows with Intel or NVIDIA GPUs saw up to 10x faster export times for 10-bit 4:2:0 HDR footage. 8 GB minimum; 16 GB recommended for HD
The standout improvement in this specific version was for 10-bit HEVC (H.265) exports: 8 GB minimum
2 GB VRAM minimum (4 GB+ for 4K and hardware acceleration). 3. Core Workflow Guide
Adobe Media Encoder (AME) 2022 v22.2, released in February 2022, was a significant update focused on , particularly for high-end HDR and HEVC workflows. 1. Key Features in v22.2