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Adobe Lightroom Classic Workstations

Built for Photographers and Creative Professionals.
Powered by Intel CPUs, NVIDIA RTX GPUs, High-Speed DDR5 RAM & NVMe Storage. Custom-built systems designed for professional photographers who need fast RAW imports, smooth Develop module editing, accelerated exports, and reliable multitasking across Adobe Creative Cloud.

Adobe Lightroom Classic

Hardware Recommendations for Adobe Lightroom Classic

Minimum Requirements

  • Operating System: Windows 10 (22H2) or Windows 11 (21H2+)

  • Processor (CPU): Intel® or AMD, 2 GHz+ with SSE 4.2 (64-bit) or ARM via emulation

  • RAM: 8 GB

  • Storage: 8GB free space (SSD recommended)

  • Monitor: 1024 × 768

  • Graphics (GPU): DirectX 12 GPU, 2GB VRAM

  • Internet: Required for activation & updates


Recommended Requirements

  • Operating System: Windows 11 Pro

  • Processor (CPU): Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 

  • RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600 (2×16GB)

  • Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD (OS/Apps) + Secondary SSD/HDD (Catalogs/Photos)

  • Monitor: 4K-ready editing setup

  • Graphics (GPU): GeForce RTX 5070 12GB

  • Internet: Gigabit Ethernet + Wi-Fi 6


Recommended Workstation

VRLA Tech Intel Core Ultra Workstation for Adobe Lightroom Classic

Great for photographers and small studios working with standard RAW catalogs, offering smooth performance and reliable multitasking.

CPU Intel Core Ultra 9 285K


GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 12GB


RAM 32GB DDR5-5600


Additional information

Lightroom Classic Workstations Built for Photographers

A purpose-built Lightroom Classic workstation goes beyond minimum system requirements. It delivers the performance, stability, and responsiveness needed for real-world editing: high-resolution RAW workflows, large catalogs, and multitasking across Adobe Creative Cloud. VRLA Tech builds are engineered for fast imports, fluid Develop-module performance, and accelerated exports.

Why Hardware Optimization Matters in Lightroom Classic

  • Faster imports & preview generation for RAW and high-resolution libraries.
  • Smoother editing & navigation in Develop, even on 4K/multi-monitor setups.
  • Accelerated exports with high per-core CPU speed and balanced threading.
  • AI feature readiness for tools like Denoise, Lens Blur, and Reflection Removal.
  • Rock-solid multitasking for Lightroom + Photoshop without slowdowns.

Hardware Recommendations for Lightroom Classic

Processor (CPU): Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

High single-core speed drives Lightroom’s imports, previews, and interactive edits while efficiently handling multi-image exports. This balanced architecture avoids diminishing returns from ultra-high core counts.

Graphics (GPU): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 12GB

Ample VRAM for 4K workflows and GPU-accelerated features. NVIDIA’s mature drivers and broad Adobe compatibility support smooth Develop adjustments and AI-powered tools.

Memory (RAM): 32GB DDR5-5600 (2×16GB)

Ideal for large catalogs and concurrent Creative Cloud apps. Power users working with oversized panoramas or heavy Photoshop sessions can scale to 64GB.

Storage Configuration

  • Primary (OS/Apps): 1TB NVMe SSD for fast boots and instant app launches.
  • Secondary (Catalogs/Photos): SSD for active projects to keep previews responsive; HDD or NAS for bulk archival capacity.
  • Backup/Redundancy: External drives or NAS with versioned backups; avoid editing directly off slow external media to prevent bottlenecks.

GPU Acceleration & AI in Lightroom Classic

Recent versions expand GPU usage for zooming, panning, masking, and brush work. A modern RTX GPU not only smooths real-time edits but also enables AI features powered by Adobe Sensei. Provisioning adequate VRAM helps future-proof for forthcoming enhancements.

Benefits of a Purpose-Built VRLA Tech Workstation

  • Optimized builds for RAW photo editing and export throughput.
  • Creative Cloud–tuned configurations for consistent, stable performance.
  • Future-ready hardware for evolving AI and GPU-accelerated features.
  • Lower downtime vs. generic PCs through component selection and validation.
  • 3-year warranty and knowledgeable support from workstation specialists.

Matching Hardware to Project Sizes

  • Mid-Tier Builds: Standard RAW catalogs, 1080p–4K editing, reliable speed at an efficient price.
  • High-End Builds: Multi-terabyte libraries, heavy batch exports, multi-monitor 4K+, and AI-driven edits with maximum headroom.

For Adobe Lightroom Classic official system requirements, visit: https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom-classic/system-requirements.html