32GB is the sweet spot for 4K in DaVinci Resolve.

Yes, 32GB is enough. Not overkill, not underpowered. It’s the right amount for most 4K projects.

DaVinci Resolve is a memory hog, especially with Fusion effects, noise reduction, or multiple video layers. 16GB will have you running to swap file town the second you add a color grade. 32GB gives you breathing room — smooth scrubbing, stable playback, and the ability to stack a few effects without choking. You won’t notice it until you try to do the same thing on 16GB and wonder why everything lags.

If you’re doing heavy color grading, RAW 4K (like BRAW or RED), or lots of Fusion comps, 64GB might be worth it. But for standard 4K editing — timelines with proxies, moderate effects, basic color — 32GB is the practical ceiling. More RAM won’t make you faster; it’ll just sit there.

Future you might thank you if you move to 6K or 8K, but for right now? 32GB handles 4K like a pro.