Choosing the Right CPU/GPU to speed up AI functions in LRC

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Hi all,I'm using a four-year-old laptop with an 11th-generation Intel CPU for LRC. The AI-driven features, especially noise cancellation, are incredibly slow. I've decided to buy a new, future-proof laptop, but what CPU/GPU should I get? LRC used to not use a GPU in the past, but now it does for AI-powered features. But some of the latest processors, like the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, support AI without graphics acceleration.I'm curious what are your experiences which is the best solution? Does anyone uses Intel Core Ultra 7 258V with LRC? Could it be enough for AI supported functions? Or go for a good CPU/GPU like the Asus ProArt 16 which has AMD AI 9 HX 370 + RTX5080? Or should I switch to MacBook Pro which is also could be case. Regards,Jani

Sameer K · Accepted Answer

Hey, @János36437550ltsr. Welcome to the Lightroom Classic Community. I'll help you figure this out. I won't specify what brand or platform you should pick.

I'd like to point out a few things about Lightroom's Denoise, and most other AI models currently don't utilize the NPUs for accelerating AI workflows on Windows devices. As @dj_paige shared, a separate, or discrete, GPU is well accepted and tested by our power users on Windows. For the Mac path, you may wait for our experts to chime in.

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dj_paige · Answer

Either a good Mac or good Windows system would be appropriate here. Both will have sufficient speed to perform the AI tasks. Let's not get into Mac vs Windows debates. On the Windows side, I would get a relatively new Ryzen 7 or Ryzen 9 or Intel i9, and a separate GPU such as the Nvidia RTX 40XX or 50XX ought to work. On the Mac side, the M-3 or M-4 chips should do the job.

To "future proof" the system (if such a thing is possible) you want the best hardware you can afford. If you are on a tight budget, that's not going to allow any "future proof" and will provide mediocre performance.

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