Adobe Media Encoder 2022 V22.2 -

Version 22.x improved stability for "Smart Rendering," which allows AME to pass through supported formats without re-encoding, saving time and preserving quality. 2. System Requirements (v22.x)

Intel 6th Gen or newer / AMD Ryzen 1000 series or newer. Adobe Media Encoder 2022 v22.2

The standout improvement in this specific version was for 10-bit HEVC (H.265) exports: Version 22

AME acts as the "engine room" for Premiere Pro and After Effects. Media Encoder 23.x system requirements - Adobe Help Center Adobe Media Encoder 2022 v22.2

This performance leap applies specifically to systems with hardware-capable encoding.