Does video editing only use the cpu or does it use the graphics card as well?

[rscheetah30]

And if it does use the graphics card is an hd 4000 enough for a good editing performance, or should I get a better card for video editing?

 

[richiestang_78]

My understanding is that it is mainly CPU however previewing the video in real time will use a GPU. If you have a desktop I would suggest maybe buying a GT 1030 or 1050, if your on a laptop then you will be stuck with integrated graphics.

 

[ikaz]

Video editing can use GPU depending on the software you plan to use, however in order of importance it would normally be CPU then GPU (though having ram and even a SSD for scratch drive will speed things up as well).