Adobe Media Encoder (AME) 2022 v22.2, released in February 2022, was a significant update focused on , particularly for high-end HDR and HEVC workflows. 1. Key Features in v22.2

Version 22.x improved stability for "Smart Rendering," which allows AME to pass through supported formats without re-encoding, saving time and preserving quality. 2. System Requirements (v22.x)

Users on Windows with Intel or NVIDIA GPUs saw up to 10x faster export times for 10-bit 4:2:0 HDR footage.

This performance leap applies specifically to systems with hardware-capable encoding.

The standout improvement in this specific version was for 10-bit HEVC (H.265) exports:

2 GB VRAM minimum (4 GB+ for 4K and hardware acceleration). 3. Core Workflow Guide

To run the 2022 version effectively, your system should meet these standards:

8 GB minimum; 16 GB recommended for HD workflows, or 32 GB for 4K.