As a digital audio workstation (DAW) application, FL Studio‘s performance is mostly affected by the processor (CPU) and system memory (RAM) as well as the storage system (drives) – with little emphasis on the video card (GPU). We have advice regarding each of those topics in the sections below, and these guidelines are also applicable to other DAWs like Reaper. If you are in the market for a new PC, our expert consulting team is also available via phone or email.
Please also keep in mind the number and type of peripherals (speakers, headphones, audio interfaces, external storage, etc) that you use. Most of our systems provide a lot of USB Type A ports, along with some USB Type C – and some systems include Thunderbolt as well.
What is the best CPU for FL Studio?
CPUs like Intel’s Core i7 and i9 processors which provide both high clock speeds and a fair number of cores are ideal for light to moderate workloads in FL Studio. If you have high track counts (40+) AMD Threadripper chips can be a better option – and they also support higher memory capacities. The 32-core Threadripper 7970X is a well-balanced choice, but going up to the 7980X is not generally worthwhile for FL Studio due to its high price tag.
Does FL Studio use multiple cores?
FL Studio is multithreaded, although it does see a point of diminishing returns. The more tracks you use the higher the core count should be, with something in the 16-32 core range usually being ideal. Some plugins can also demand additional processing power.
Our FL Studio workstations are built to handle complex, multi-track projects smoothly and quietly – so that you can focus on your creativity without distractions or bottlenecks.
