Editing videos when done locally on a PC can often be a demanding endeavor in terms of hardware requirements, given how much processing power is required to do so at higher resolutions with most ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're into video editing, you likely know how demanding it can be. From cutting clips to adding effects, everything takes time and power.

Editing video pushes laptops to their limits. Happily, in 2025 powerful CPUs and RTX-50 series GPUs mean the best high-end machines now rival desktops, delivering professional performance anywhere.

I am not a video editor. But Alex Esteves is — in fact he edits most of the videos on PCWorld’s YouTube channel and TikTok. So he knows a thing or two about what ...