5 Things to Know About RAM for DaVinci Resolve

32GB is enough for most 4K editing A standard 4K timeline with basic color grading and cuts runs fine on 32GB. You can edit hour-long projects this way without swapping.

64GB is overkill for basic 4K work Unless you are using heavy Fusion effects, noise reduction, or high-res raw footage, 64GB offers no benefit for typical 4K projects.

8K editing requires 64GB Even simple playback of 8K ProRes or H.265 will push past 32GB quickly, especially with multiple layers or effects. 64GB gives you necessary headroom.

Fusion and noise reduction increase RAM demand These features are the real memory hogs. With 32GB on 4K, you will need to cache or render in place more often to avoid slowdowns.

64GB is a small price for professional 8K work Compared to the cost of storage or a GPU, upgrading to 64GB is inexpensive insurance if you edit 8K regularly.