I've been experiencing severe performance issues with Premiere Pro 2022, despite working on two high-end machines: a ThinkStation P340 Tower equipped with an Intel Core i9-10900K and an NVIDIA Quadro P2200 (5GB), plus a Legion 5 Pro laptop featuring an Intel Core i7-12700H and an RTX 3070 (8GB). Both rigs have generous amounts of RAM and speedy SSDs, but I'm struggling with basic tasks. Even with just 5-6 simple 4K clips and no effects, playback is choppy, the timeline lags, and the software crashes frequently. When I attempt to use Sapphire or Universe plugins, performance plummets even more. Basic edits such as cuts or transitions are far from smooth. I've tried reducing playback resolution, enabling CUDA, and clearing the media cache, but nothing seems to work. Is my Quadro P2200 not up to the demands of today's editing? Is Premiere 2022 outdated and prone to bugs? Would upgrading my GPU make a difference, or am I missing some tips on optimizing my setup? I'm open to any hardware or software suggestions to figure out what's causing these issues.
3 Answers
You should definitely keep an eye on your task manager while you're working in Premiere. It can help you see how resources are being utilized during playback or edits. Sometimes, you'll find that something is bottlenecking the performance that you weren't aware of. Give that a shot!
LOL, what you're doing wrong is not using a Mac! I usually dislike Macs myself, but they really do seem to handle Adobe apps better. Just something to think about if you're looking for solutions.
Right? I've heard that too. Macs are often praised for their Adobe performance.
Honestly, you might need to rethink the 'high-end' label. Your CPU is kind of weak for modern demands, and the Quadro P2200 is getting outdated too. What once was high-end is now just average, so performance issues are expected. It's something to consider before digging into software fixes.
That's a good idea! I did that while playing a 4K clip with effects, and it still lagged like crazy!