Video Workstations for Final Cut Pro - Understand Final Cut Pro's hardware requirements and pick the perfect 3XS Systems graphics workstation for your project
Video Workstations for Final Cut Pro
Understand the parameters that make an ideal Final Cut Pro workstation
What is Final Cut Pro?
What is Final Cut Pro? Final Cut Pro is a professional video editing application for MacOS users. The software provides powerful tools including filters, motion graphics and special effects, and also supports 360-degree video editing for VR as well as real-time VR headset playback to see how the modifications work in their intended environment.
What system should I choose for Final Cut Pro?
As explained above, a Mac system that will be used for a mixture of Final Cut Pro functions needs to strike a good balance between CPU and GPU capabilities. Apple recommends Mac Pro, Mac Studio and MacBook Pro systems for Final Cut Pro as these as equipped with the most powerful M-series processors.
The choice between these three systems really comes down to your preference over form factor, i.e. desktop versus laptop and budget, as summarised in the table below.
MacBook Pro
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Mac Studio
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Mac Pro
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| Form Factor | Laptop | Desktop | Desktop |
| Performance |
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Highest >
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| Budget |
< Lowest
Highest >
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For further detail and guidance on the differences between these Apple systems please read our Apple Mac Desktop Buyers Guide and Apple MacBook Buyers Guide.
The Best Mac System for Final Cut Pro
Click the links below to view the range of desktop and laptop Mac systems for Pro video applications.
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