For the techies, how do you think this computer will handle Shotcut?
Thinking:
- Multiple filters
- 4K files
- At least 6 tracks
- Stuttering?
Thank you in advance!
Looking at the single core CPU score for that processor… that is probably about as good as you are going to do for under $1500.
Did you see that it is $200 off online?
That’s why I was thinking of getting it
Do you have better suggestions? If I were to base the criteria solely on base core speed, ChatGPT suggests the Core Ultra 3 205 which is an entry-level chip.
Are you suggesting that the Ultra 3 will outperform the Ultra 9 on Shotcut alone?
I did some testing on my Core i9 13900h. I understand that this is an older generation processor, but I want to clearly show how shotcut uses the processor’s resources. I used 4K video mode and video files in the same resolution. When only one video file is playing on the timeline, the playback is smooth, without a proxy and without reducing the resolution. But if you start adding text and images, the frame rate begins to drop sharply. But I specifically opened the system monitor to show that the processor is loaded fairly evenly, but not at full capacity. I also did not notice that at least one core was working at full capacity. That is why I can’t say for sure whether the Core Ultra 3 will be worse than the Core Ultra 9, since there is no clear single-core load, but there is a general load on all cores.
The red ones are P-cores (performance cores) and the blue ones are E-cores (econom cores).
I also tested with artificially lowered processor clock speeds (switched the operating system preset between the performance mode and the economy mode). With a low processor frequency, the overall load on all cores increases and small freezes appear in the video.
I still can’t say that the i9 will be better than the i3 by as many times as it costs. But if you have the option to buy the Ultra 9, it’s probably better to do so than to buy the i3 and then regret that choice.
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Thank you for this!
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I think so too. It’s just odd that the lowest tier chip would be better than the highest tier chip. If anything, I would want to but the higher end one to future proof myself.
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That seems unlikely to me. The Ultra 9 has a higher turbo frequency and more p-cores. Unfortunately, the PassMark benchmark does not have any samples for the Ultra 3.
This is a mobile processor installed in a laptop, which usually has a very weak cooling system that cannot remove heat normally. Cores at turbo frequencies in laptops practically do not work, or do so for a few seconds. According to my observations, in my laptop, turbo frequencies work for a couple of seconds and the processor frequency drops to normal.
Ben, I have some concerns about this system. I think the best way to help you is for you to purchase the computer and send it to me for testing. I will get it back to you after a thorough test … probably in a couple of years. At that point I can give you a definitive answer.
I am so glad to offer this service.
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You are way too kind…
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OK, the verdict.
I exported a 1:43 timeline with 8 tracks, multiple filters, transitions, music, full color grading, 4K, the works.
- In my old Nitro 5 it took 27:37 to export
- In the new Legion 5i it took 7:22 to export
Huge upgrade for me!
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Great improvement! Was this hardware or software encoding?
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I’ve been using software encoding. Should I check the “Use hardware encoder?”
Software encoding tends to be higher quality with smaller file sizes. No reason to change if you’re happy with current export times.
My interest was whether the export time went down because of a better CPU or because of a better GPU encoder. If it was due to GPU, then theoretically someone else could get those fast speeds with an existing slow computer if they updated to the same GPU. But turns out that wasn’t the case. Thanks for replying!
EDIT: I haven’t tried this before, but I wonder if a laptop would run cooler during export if it used hardware encoding instead of software, since it’s designed for that. Hmm…
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Ah OK. Good assessment
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