

Also, include as much RAM as possible (16 GB or more is preferable) and a solid-state drive (SSD) to ensure Ableton Live has quick access to data.Ībleton Live is a powerful DAW, to take advantage of its many capabilities, you need a powerful CPU. Whether you build or purchase your PC, get the most powerful CPU you can afford. Many Live users report excellent results from AMD Ryzen CPUs like the Ryzen 9 5900X (available on Amazon). While you can run Live 9 on a single-core processor (though Ableton warns that performance will take a hit), Live 10 and 11 require a multicore CPU. Ableton recommends more powerful computers for optimal performance.


Intel® Core™ i5 processor or an AMD multi-core processorĪccording to Ableton, these are the minimum system requirements for Live 10 and Live 11, their previous and current versions. Intel® Core™ i5 processor or faster recommendedĪpple silicon using Rosetta (as of 10.1.35)Ĭore Audio compliant audio interface recommended Intel® (Intel® Core™ i5 processor or faster recommended) or AMD multi-core processor.Ĥ GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)1366×768 display resolutionĪSIO compatible audio hardware for Link support (also recommended for optimal audio performance) While the minimum system requirements may not give you the best performance, a computer that does not meet those requirements is guaranteed to run your DAW poorly if it runs at all. One way to get an idea of a DAW’s CPU usage is to check its minimum system requirements and see if your computer meets those criteria.
