2020 V17.5.0.40 Full Versio... - Adobe After Effects

: For the best experience, use a dedicated NVMe SSD for your disk cache to speed up preview playback.

: After Effects remains heavily reliant on single-core CPU performance for daily tasks like animation and keyframing. Adobe After Effects 2020 v17.5.0.40 Full Versio...

: This version improved Mercury GPU acceleration for effects like color balance, curves, and blurs. : For the best experience, use a dedicated

: Enabled the import and editing of ProRes RAW media. : Enabled the import and editing of ProRes RAW media

“Some users say that 2019 was the most stable version, while others say that 2020 and 2023 have been the most consistent.” Reddit

: Many users consider the 2020 versions to be among the more stable releases compared to early 2022/2023 versions, though stability often depends on third-party plugin compatibility. ⚠️ Important Considerations

: Even with high-end specs (like a Ryzen 9 or 96GB RAM), RAM preview performance can still feel slow due to the software's core architecture.