We dive deep into the Mac versus PC debate for video editors, analyzing which system might be better suited for different types of creative professionals.
• Apple's M-series chips offer unified memory architecture, making editing more efficient
• High-end PCs with NVIDIA or AMD GPUs provide superior performance for effects-heavy work
• Macs excel in stability and ProRes handling while PCs offer better upgradability
• Final Cut Pro remains Mac-exclusive while Adobe and DaVinci run well on both platforms
• Price considerations include Mac's higher upfront cost versus PC's customization options
• The ideal choice depends on your specific workflow needs and technical preferences
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Episode Transcript
Hey, what's up?
Fellow creators, welcome backto another episode of the Video
Editing Guru the podcast where Idive into all things video
editing to help you become amaster in the art of
post-production.
I'm your host, dustin.
Today we're going to tackle oneof the biggest debates in our
creative industry Apple or PCwhich one is better for video
editing?
This question is crucial,whether you're a pro editor
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working on big budget projectsor a content creator cranking
out social media videos.
Today we're going to analyzeperformance, software
compatibility, price andupgradability, breaking down
which type of machine best suitsyour needs.
Let's kick things off with theraw power, the beating heart of
any editing machine theprocessor, gpu, ram and storage.
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We're going to start bycomparing Apple's M series chips
, particularly the M3, m3 Proand M3 Max, with the PC
processors, specifically theIntel Core i9 and AMD Ryzen 9.
Apple's newest chips are fastand efficient.
They're built with unifiedmemory, which means the RAM, gpu
and CPU share the samehigh-speed memory pool.
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This setup results in quickerrendering and playback when
you're working in applicationslike Adobe Premiere, final Cut
Pro and DaVinci Resolve.
But on the PC side, thepowerful Intel Core i9 and AMD
Ryzen 9 processors have highercore counts and better
multi-threading, making them acompetitive contender,
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especially when paired with theright GPU.
But what about that GPUGraphics processing?
How do Apple's integrated GPUsfare against PC's dedicated ones
?
Gpus fare against PCs dedicatedones?
Well, apple's built-in GPU inthe M series chips stands up
pretty well, handling 4k andeven 8k pro res editing
seamlessly.
But and a big but it's stillnot as strong as dedicated
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NVIDIA RTX 4090 or AMD Radeon7900 XTX found in high-end PCs.
If your work involves GPUintensive effects, 3d rendering
or AI-powered tools, A PC with arobust, discrete GPU could be
the better choice.
And we can't forget about RAMand storage speed.
Apple's unified memorystructure allows for rapid data
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transfer between components,making 16 gigabytes of Apple RAM
feel equivalent to 32 gigabyteson a PC.
Even better, if you needextensive multitasking
capabilities, a PC lets youinstall up to 128 gigabytes of
RAM perfect for handling largeAfter Effects projects.
As for SSD speeds, macs havesome of the fastest in the
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industry, but if you're buildinga PC system right, high-end
NVMe SSDs can definitely compete.
We also need to discusssoftware compatibility.
If you're a fan of Final CutPro, you can only find it on Mac
, as Apple's one of the mostoptimized NLEs available.
Macos also runs seamlessly withcreative applications like
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DaVinci Resolve, logic Pro andAdobe Premiere Pro.
However, adobe Premiere ProAfter Effects and DaVinci
Resolve run as well, if notbetter, on PC, especially with
an NVIDIA GPU that canaccelerate CUDA processing,
while Mac's operating system isextremely stable and seldom runs
into driver conflicts.
Pcs offer more control, bettercompatibility with specialized
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industry tools and customizableworkflow automation scripts.
But increased control alsomeans more maintenance, like
updating drivers andtroubleshooting hardware.
Let's not forget the price tagand opportunities for upgrades.
If you glance at the upfrontcosts, apple computers are more
expensive.
The MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Maxwith 128GB RAM and 4TB SSD costs
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over $6,000.
But keep in mind Macs have alonger lifespan, maintain their
resale value and require lessmaintenance than PCs.
However, on the PC side, youcan build a high-performance
machine for half the price of acomparable Mac.
Further, pcs can be upgradedover time, allowing you to
potentially save money in thelong run by swapping out parts
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instead of purchasing a newsystem every few years.
The most crucial question,though, is which one is the best
option for you.
If you love Final Cut Pro, valuemacOS stability, need seamless
ProRes performance, or prefer aplug-and-play system with no
custom builds or troubleshooting, then a Mac is likely your top
choice.
Custom builds ortroubleshooting then a Mac is
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likely your top choice.
On the other side, if you needraw power for Adobe Premiere Pro
, after Effects or DaVinciResolve, value, upgradability
and future-proof builds and wantthe most bang for your buck
with high-end performance, thena PC may be your best bet.
Remember, both Mac and PC arepowerful tools and the right one
for you depends on your editingneeds and workflow.
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If you value simplicity andstability, mac may be your
winner, but if you need power,customization and upgradability,
pc might just be your champion.
I would love to hear what youthink about this debate and
about your preferred editingsetup.
Send me a message or leave acomment.
Thanks for joining me on thisepisode of the Video Editing
Guru.
As always, don't forget tocheck out the show notes for any
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links we talked about today and, until next time, keep creating
.
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