Do graphics cards really help Lightroom or just increase the energy bill?

mikeyw

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I'm processing a large even shoot atm 400+ photos and wondering if using a dedicated graphics card would improve my processing time?
I'm using the latest version of LR classic with an i7 processor,32GB ram and SSD drive for LR installation and where RWA files are housed but only the onbord Intel HD graphics
On individual photos the difference may well be small but if you multiply that saving by 4 or 500 photos it could be worthwhile

If I was to add a card would a £50 2nd hand 4gb option be enough?

I'm not a gamer so only interested in LR benefits

Many thanks,
Mike.
 
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I have no issues with this one

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
 
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I have used a GTX 1050 for a few years and was keen to stick with it as it was a version without a fan,. any newer cards all seam to have fans. I have just swapped it for a GTX3050 and haven't really noticed a significant difference in performance. Its's possible I don't have enough processor performance to make use of it though.

Andrew HATFIELD | Architectural and Interior Photographer
 
Massive massive massive difference on desktop using 3060TI + 32GB vs 2023 Samsung i7 laptop with integrated junk. denoise runs in a few seconds vs minutes, so that much. And this is only going to grow from now on.
 
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