# Helmut4 Clients

While the Helmut4 client can be used for various tasks, the following system requirements are recommended specifically for Helmut4 clients intended for render-intensive tasks. These recommendations are based on Adobe's requirements for [Premiere Pro](https://helpx.adobe.com/premiere-pro/system-requirements.html).

Running the Helmut4 client on a different system is possible, but we suggest testing it in advance.

Currently, native ARM/Apple Silicon support is not available. On macOS, the client will be emulated using Apple's Rosetta 2.

## Windows & Macintosh clients

### **Recommended System Requirements**

* OS:
  * Windows:
    * Windows 10 (64-bit) version 22H2 (see [EOS](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-10-home-and-pro) information)
    * Windows 11 or later
  * Apple:
    * MacOS 12 or later<br>
* CPU:
  * Windows:
    * Intel® 11th Gen or newer CPU with Quick Sync or newer CPU
    * AMD Ryzen™ 3000 Series / Threadripper 2000 series or newer CPU
  * Apple Intel:
    * Intel® 6th Generation or newer CPU
  * Apple Silicon:
    * Apple silicon M1 or newer<br>
* RAM:
  * HD: 16GB or higher
  * UHD: 32GB or higher<br>
* GPU:
  * Windows:
    * 4 GB or more of GPU memory for HD and some 4K media
    * 6 GB or more of GPU memory for 4K and higher
  * Apple Intel:
    * 2 GB of GPU memory (HD)
  * Apple Silicon:
    * 8 GB of unified memory (HD), 16GB for 4K and higher<br>
* 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>
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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.
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## Linux Render Node

### **Recommended System Requirements**

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* 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)!\
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\&#xNAN;**\*** If the client is intended for rendering, consider increasing the amount of CPU and RAM.
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Please note that the Docker container version of our client is designed for unattended operation and is not designed to run any UI action.
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