> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.helmut.de/helmut4-releases/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.helmut.de/helmut4-releases/v4.7.1/getting-started/tech-specs/helmut4-clients.md).

# Helmut4 Clients

While 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.

## Windows & Macintosh clients

### **Recommended System Requirements**

* CPU:
  * Windows: Intel® 11th Gen or newer CPU with Quick Sync – or AMD Ryzen™ 3000 Series / Threadripper 2000 series or newer CPU
  * Mac: Apple silicon M1 or newer
* OS:\
  Windows 10 (64-bit) version 22H2 (or later), Windows 11 or later\
  MacOS 12 or later
* RAM:
  * HD: 16GB or higher
  * UHD: 32GB or higher
* GPU:
  * Windows: 4 GB or more of GPU memory for HD and some 4K media

    &#x20;                  6 GB or more of GPU memory for 4K and higher <br>
  * Apple Silicon: 8 GB of unified memory (HD), 16GB for 4K and higher

    Apple Intel:     2 GB of GPU memory (HD)
* Display: 1920 x 1080 or greater
* Ethernet: 10GbE

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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>
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
A permanent internet connection is required to ***activate Adobe licenses*** (except for the Helmut4 client), enabling validation of the [subscription status every 30/99 days](https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/internet-connection-creative-cloud-apps.html) and access to online services.
{% endhint %}

## Linux Render Node

### **Recommended System Requirements**

* CPU: A minimum of 2 Core&#x73;**\***&#x20;
* RAM: A minimum of 2GB of RA&#x4D;**\***&#x20;
* 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 (no ARM architecture)!\
\
\&#xNAN;**\*** If the client is intended for rendering, consider increasing the amount of CPU and RAM.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
Please note that the Docker container version of our client is designed for unattended operation and is not designed to run any UI action.
{% endhint %}


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