Linus argues that 24-core CPUs provide the best balance of cost and performance for their 8K and 12K video editing workflow, preferring to prioritize GPU power over excessive core counts.

“3960xs were chosen for an excellent balance of high core count good clock speeds and cost we were obviously tempted being the enthusiasts that we are to go with something more over the top you know 32 or even 64 core workstations but the reality of it is that for our 8k and even our 12k blackmagic f”