Lag when dragging assets in Illustrator 2026

Unfortunately, I don't think there is anything you can do on the user side. When I look at my Mac's usage data when running Illustrator VS other programs (like Chrome, Microsoft Teams, & Microsoft Outlook) It's pulling an insane amount of memory. At times up to 22gb worth when all other (heavy memory programs) are sitting at about 1gb. I understand it's a deminding program and it depends on the project but that's a bit much no?

Same problem on my iMac 2019 with pretty good engines. Had to postpone my Task because of this !! I couldn't describe my client well about the task. 
The lagging was in every field ! Selecting objects, typing, dragging and Saving !! Wasted my 36 hrs of time. Had to set up a new PC ... but didn't have much difference !! This is too much. Need some kind of compensation for this trouble.