Is 32GB DDR5 Enough for Modern Gaming and Video Editing?

[marcowayne]

I plan to upgrade to 32GB DDR5. Is it the ideal capacity today for gaming, streaming, and editing, or should I consider 64GB?

 

[TaylorTravels]

32GB DDR5 is more than enough for modern gaming and light-to-medium video editing. Most games don’t even touch 16GB, so 32GB gives you plenty of room for streaming and background apps. If you’re not working with 4K raw footage or multiple heavy apps at once, you don’t need 64GB.

 

[Emmawoods]

I upgraded to 32GB DDR5 last month and honestly it feels perfect. I can game, keep Discord + Chrome open, and edit 1080p/1440p videos in Premiere without any slowdown. If you’re not doing super heavy editing or big project work, 32GB is the sweet spot right now.

 

[captainghost]

For gaming alone, 32GB is already overkill. For video editing, it depends on your workflow 1080p or light 4K projects are totally fine on 32GB. If you're into multi-cam, 10-bit 4K, or After Effects heavy layers, then 64GB can make life easier. But for most people, 32GB is the ideal middle ground.

 

[ArthurMex]

I do a mix of gaming (CS2, Cyberpunk, RDR2) and editing for YouTube, and 32GB hasn’t bottlenecked me once. RAM usage rarely even goes past 20GB. I’d only consider 64GB if you edit professionally or use super heavy plugins.

 

[rebeccareed]

Gaming + streaming → 32GB is perfect
Gaming + editing → 32GB is still good
Professional-level editing → 64GB if budget allows

Most people upgrading today will be absolutely fine with 32GB DDR5.

 

[Audrey]

Yes, 32GB DDR5 will suffice modern day gaming as well as mid level video editing. It makes sure of the smooth gameplay, quicker load times, and efficiency in multitasking, even though more intense 4K editing can use 64GB.

 

[emma]

Yes, 32GB DDR5 is adequate for both mid-level video editing and modern games. Even though more intensive 4K editing may require 64GB, it ensures fluid gameplay, faster load times, and effective multitasking.