# Helmut4 Clients

Although Helmut clients can be used for various tasks, the following list of system requirements is recommended for Helmut4 clients that will perform render-intensive tasks.

**Recommended System Requirements:**

* CPU: Single socket system with AMD TR 3970X, Intel i9 10980X or Xeon W-3345 or similar. Priority should be given to clock speed over core count
* OS:\
  Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit), v1903 or later\
  MacOS 10.12 or later
* RAM: 64GB or higher
* GPU: Nvidia Quadro RTX A4000 or higher.
* Ethernet: 10GbE<br>

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For detailed information on the recommended system requirements, please visit the official Adobe Media Encoder website - <https://helpx.adobe.com/media-encoder/system-requirements.html>
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&#x20;A permanent internet connection is required to activate Adobe licenses, validate subscriptions every 90 days, and access online services
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## Linux Render Node :

* CPU: A minimum of 2 Cores
* RAM: A minimum of 2GB of RAM
* GPU: not supported
* Ethernet: A minimum of 1 GbE provided by the host, while 10 GbE is recommended for file move/copy operations or heavy rendering

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The Linux client is available as a Docker container and is only compatible with x86-based Linux distributions
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Please note that the Docker container version of our client is designed for unattended operation and cannot run any UI applications.
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