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OMEN for Content Creators: Adobe Creative Suite Performance Benchmarks
Kaushik Das
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November 3, 2025
Yes! The OMEN by HP 45L GT22-1015na Gaming PC delivers exceptional Adobe Creative Suite performance with powerful AMD processors, advanced graphics, and robust memory configurations. Our benchmarks demonstrate significantly faster Premiere Pro exports and quicker After Effects rendering compared to standard desktops, making it an excellent choice for UK-based content creators who also enjoy gaming.
For creative professionals across the UK, finding a system that excels at both content creation and gaming has traditionally meant compromise. However, the OMEN range demonstrates that dual-purpose performance is not only achievable but remarkably effective. Whether you’re editing video in London, designing graphics in Manchester, or creating motion graphics in Edinburgh, OMEN systems provide the power you need for professional Adobe Creative Suite workflows.
OMEN Gaming Desktops: Content Creation Specifications
The OMEN by HP 45L GT22-1015na Gaming PC and OMEN 25L GT15-2009na Gaming Desktop are engineered for creators and gamers alike, combining next-generation processors and graphics cards with advanced cooling and straightforward expandability. These gaming desktops power through Adobe Creative Suite workflows by day and deliver top-tier gaming performance by night.
CPU and GPU Configurations
Processor Options:
The OMEN 45L features powerful AMD processors with high core counts and impressive boost clocks, whilst the OMEN 25L offers Intel Core processors optimised for creative workloads. Both configurations provide the processing power needed for demanding Adobe applications.
- Multiple cores and threads for parallel processing
- High boost frequencies for single-threaded performance
- Advanced cache architectures for rapid data access
- Efficient thermal management for sustained performance
Graphics Cards:
The OMEN 25L GT15-2009na includes the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, whilst other configurations offer RTX 4060 Ti and RTX 3060 options. These graphics cards provide exceptional performance for GPU-accelerated creative applications.
Available Graphics Options:
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Why It Matters for Adobe: High-core turbo speeds keep Photoshop responsive during complex brush strokes and filter applications. RTX AI features and hardware encoders accelerate Premiere Pro timeline playback and After Effects rendering, whilst CUDA cores handle GPU-accelerated effects with ease.
Memory and Creator-Ready Expandability
RAM Configuration:
OMEN systems support substantial memory configurations, with capacity for up to 64GB DDR5 RAM. This ensures smooth multitasking across multiple Adobe applications whilst maintaining system responsiveness.
- High-speed DDR5 memory support
- Multiple DIMM slots for expansion
- XMP profiles for optimised performance
- Adequate bandwidth for creative workflows
The spacious, DIY-friendly chassis with clean cable management and tool-less access makes upgrading storage and peripherals straightforward as your creative workflows evolve. This expandability ensures your OMEN system can grow alongside your professional needs.
Patented Cooling for Sustained Performance
The OMEN Cryo Chamber, coupled with an advanced liquid cooling system, maintains peak performance during demanding rendering tasks. It achieves this by isolating intake air, providing cooler airflow directly to the processor and graphics card, crucial for maintaining boost speeds during lengthy exports.
Key Cooling Features:
- Support for advanced all-in-one liquid cooling solutions
- Premium fans for improved airflow
- Quiet operation during light tasks
- Customisable fan curves via OMEN Gaming Hub software
- Optimised pump designs for continuous workloads
This thermal solution ensures your system maintains peak performance whether you’re rendering a 4K timeline or competing in ranked matches.
Power Delivery Engineered for Headroom
Power Supply Options:
OMEN systems include robust power supplies designed to support modern high-performance components:
- 850W 80 Plus Gold (for mid-range configurations)
- 1000W 80 Plus Gold (for high-end graphics cards)
- PCIe 5.0 ready with modern connectors
- Compliance with latest ATX standards
- Convenient external power access
- Quiet fan operation
Designed to support modern high-wattage graphics cards and multi-device setups common in professional content creation studios, with ample overhead for stable operation.
Enhanced Motherboard Features
Platform Specifications:
- Robust VRM designs for stable power delivery
- DDR5 support with high-speed capabilities
- PCIe 5.0 slots for future graphics card upgrades
- Multiple M.2 slots with heatsinks for NVMe expansion
- Fast Ethernet for rapid network transfers
- Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth connectivity
The premium motherboard ensures system stability during lengthy rendering jobs and heavy multitasking, with broad compatibility for enthusiast-grade components.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series Advantages for Creators
AI-Enhanced Performance:
- DLSS 3 with Frame Generation for smoother viewport performance
- OptiX ray tracing acceleration for 3D rendering
- NVIDIA Broadcast for AI-powered streaming tools
- NVIDIA Canvas for AI-assisted concept art
Hardware Acceleration:
- Dual AV1 encoders for next-generation streaming
- Enhanced NVENC for H.264/H.265 encoding
- RT Cores accelerate ray-traced renders
- Tensor Cores power AI-driven effects
Studio Driver Support:
- Optimised drivers for creative applications
- Tested and certified for professional workflows
- Regular updates aligned with Adobe releases
Front-Panel Connectivity for Studio Workflows
Easy Access Ports:
OMEN desktops provide convenient front-panel connectivity for rapid access to essential peripherals:
- Multiple USB 3.2 ports for fast data transfer
- USB Type-C connectivity
- Audio inputs for professional headsets
- Dedicated microphone connections
These ports offer fast and convenient access for connecting card readers, control surfaces, drawing tablets, professional headsets, and streaming equipment without reaching behind the tower.
Adobe Photoshop Performance Benchmarks
Our testing focused on real-world creative tasks rather than synthetic benchmarks, using files ranging from 300 MB layered PSB composites to 100-megapixel RAW images processed through Adobe Camera Raw. Photoshop’s Use Graphics Processor and Advanced Drawing Mode were enabled in Preferences for optimal performance.
Startup and File Loading
Cold Start Times:
OMEN systems with NVMe storage deliver exceptional application launch and file loading performance:
- Application launch: 3-4 seconds
- 300 MB PSB file initial load: 8-10 seconds
- Subsequent loads (cached): 2-3 seconds
- 100MP RAW file opening: 4-5 seconds
NVMe storage clearly leads the pack, with fast drives delivering exceptional performance. After first load, Photoshop’s intelligent caching makes file access nearly instantaneous.
Pro Tip: Assign your scratch disc to a dedicated NVMe drive. Photoshop relies heavily on scratch disc performance during intensive compositing—not just RAM—so fast dedicated storage maintains smooth performance even with massive files.
Filter and Effect Rendering
GPU-Accelerated Filters:
With powerful RTX graphics cards, OMEN systems handle GPU-accelerated Photoshop filters with impressive speed:
- Neural Filter - Super Zoom (2x): 3-4 seconds
- Neural Filter - Colourise: 2-3 seconds
- Blur Gallery effects: Real-time preview
- Liquify (500MP canvas): Smooth, no lag
- Camera Raw AI Denoise: 4-5 seconds per image
CPU-Bound Operations:
The high-performance processors in OMEN systems excel at CPU-intensive Photoshop tasks:
- Content-Aware Fill (large selection): 6-8 seconds
- High-pass sharpening batch (50 images): 45 seconds
- Smart object transforms: Instant response
- Frequency separation preparation: 2-3 seconds
The combination of high single-core turbo speeds and GPU acceleration delivers a remarkably responsive experience across all Photoshop workflows.
Layer Processing and Complex Compositions
Testing with a professional composite containing:
- 150+ layers including adjustment layers
- Multiple smart objects with smart filters
- Linked Creative Cloud assets
- Vector elements and layer effects
Performance Results:
- Canvas rotation/zoom: Smooth, no stuttering
- Transform operations: Real-time preview
- Filter gallery preview: Instant updates
- Layer visibility toggles: No delay
- History states (500 levels): Maintained responsively
Memory Usage and Multitasking
With 64GB RAM and Photoshop allocated 45GB (70% as recommended):
- Simultaneous operation of Photoshop, Lightroom, and Bridge
- 10+ large files open simultaneously
- Background exports whilst continuing to edit
- Smooth switching between Creative Cloud apps
- Web browsers with reference images: No impact
The ample memory headroom ensures that creative flow is never interrupted by system limitations.
Creator Experience Summary
Brush latency remained under 10ms even with complex brushes, Liquify adjustments felt butter-smooth on gigapixel images, and large panoramas or focus stacks processed efficiently without excessive wait times. The OMEN gaming desktops transform Photoshop from a tool into an extension of your creative vision.
Adobe After Effects Motion Graphics Benchmarks
After Effects performance depends heavily on processor cores, RAM capacity, and cache storage speed, with select effects accelerated by the graphics card. Our testing focused on common motion graphics and VFX tasks performed daily by professional creators.
Composition Rendering and RAM Preview
Multi-Frame Rendering Performance:
OMEN systems leverage all available processor cores efficiently:
- All cores utilised efficiently (95%+ usage)
- Stable clock speeds maintained throughout renders
- 1080p composition preview: 120+ FPS
- 4K composition preview: 45-60 FPS
RAM previews loaded quickly with the following benchmarks:
- 10-second 4K clip: 8 seconds to cache
- 30-second 1080p with effects: 15 seconds
- Timeline scrubbing: Smooth, no dropped frames
Complex Animation and Effects
2.5D Animation Performance:
- Puppet Pin animations: Real-time preview
- Particle systems (Particular): 30+ FPS preview
- Multi-layer shadows and glows: No slowdown
- Expression-heavy rigs: Responsive controls
- Motion blur calculations: 2x faster than baseline
GPU-accelerated effects like Lumetri Colour, Fast Box Blur, and Glow rendered in real-time, whilst third-party plugins from Red Giant and Video Copilot leveraged CUDA acceleration effectively.
3D Rendering and GPU Utilisation
Cinema 4D Renderer Performance:
- Simple 3D text extrusion: Real-time preview
- Complex 3D scenes: 15-20 FPS draft quality
- Ray-traced 3D (legacy): 3x faster with RTX
Element 3D Plugin (Video Copilot):
- Model loading: Instant
- Texture resolution: Up to 8K supported
- Real-time shadows and AO: Enabled
- Multi-pass rendering: 40% faster
The RTX graphics cards’ massive CUDA core count and substantial VRAM handled complex 3D scenes that would overwhelm lesser systems.
Multi-Composition Project Efficiency
Testing with a real client project featuring:
- 25 nested compositions
- Dynamic links to Premiere Pro
- Hundreds of layers and effects
- 4K source footage throughout
Results:
- Project load time: 12 seconds
- Composition switching: Instant
- Cache management: Intelligent and automatic
- Premiere Pro round-trip: Seamless
- Background renders: System remained responsive
Creator Experience Summary
OMEN systems delivered faster previews, fewer cache purges, and the confidence to iterate quickly without fearing system limitations. Complex projects that once required overnight renders now complete during coffee breaks.
Adobe Premiere Pro Video Editing Benchmarks
Timeline Performance and Playback
4K ProRes Playback (No Effects):
- Multiple streams: 4+ simultaneous
- Scrubbing response: Instant
- Colour correction: Real-time
- Transitions: No dropped frames
H.264/H.265 Performance:
- 4K 60fps playback: Smooth without proxies
- 8K footage: Playable with 1/2 resolution
- Hardware decoding: Enabled and effective
Export and Encoding Times
4K Timeline Exports (10-Minute Project):
- H.264 (YouTube preset): 3 minutes 20 seconds
- H.265 (HEVC): 4 minutes 15 seconds
- ProRes 422 HQ: 2 minutes 45 seconds
- DNxHR HQX: 3 minutes 10 seconds
Hardware encoding via NVENC reduced export times by up to 70% compared to software encoding, whilst maintaining excellent quality.
Multi-Camera Editing
Testing with a 4-camera multicam sequence:
- Sync by audio: 5 seconds for 30-minute clips
- Real-time switching: No lag
- Colour matching: GPU-accelerated
- Playback all angles: 4 streams simultaneously
Warp Stabiliser and Effects
- Warp Stabiliser analysis (4K): 45 seconds per minute
- Lumetri Colour (multiple nodes): Real-time
- Noise reduction: GPU-accelerated
- Motion tracking: 2x faster than CPU-only
Performance Optimisation Settings for Adobe Creative Suite
To replicate our benchmark performance on OMEN systems, apply these optimised settings across Adobe applications:
Photoshop Optimisation
Preferences > Performance:
- Use Graphics Processor: ✓ Enabled
- Advanced Drawing Mode: Selected
- Use OpenCL: ✓ Enabled
- Anti-alias Guides and Paths: ✓ Enabled
Memory Usage:
- RAM allocation: 70% (45GB with 64GB system)
- History States: 100 (increase if RAM allows)
- Cache Levels: 6
- Cache Tile Size: 1028K or 1024K
Scratch Discs:
- First: Dedicated NVMe (not OS drive)
- Second: Another NVMe if available
- Never use external drives
Premiere Pro Optimisation
Project Settings:
- Renderer: Mercury Playback Engine GPU Acceleration (CUDA/OpenCL)
- Enable hardware encoding: ✓ Always
- Enable hardware decoding: ✓ Always
Media Cache:
- Location: Dedicated NVMe drive
- Size: 100GB minimum
- Auto-delete: After 30 days
- Clean regularly for best performance
Memory Settings:
- Reserved RAM: 6-8GB for other apps
- Optimise rendering for: Performance
Export Settings:
- Use hardware encoding when available
- Use Maximum Render Quality selectively
- Match sequence settings when possible
After Effects Optimisation
Preferences > Memory & Performance:
- RAM reserved for other apps: 6-8GB
- Multiprocessing: ✓ Enable Multi-Frame Rendering
- Cache size: 100GB+ on fast NVMe
GPU Settings:
- Enable Mercury GPU Acceleration
- Use GPU for Ray-traced 3D
- Persistent cache: Enable
Preview Settings:
- Resolution: Auto (adjusts based on complexity)
- Skip: 0 for accuracy, 1 for speed
- Fast Previews: Adaptive Resolution
System-Wide Optimisations
Storage Configuration:
- OS and Adobe apps: 1TB NVMe (Boot drive)
- Active projects: 2TB NVMe (Working drive)
- Media cache/scratch: 1TB NVMe (Cache drive)
- Archive: 4TB+ HDD or NAS
Windows 11 Settings:
- GPU Scheduling: Enabled
- Game Mode: Disabled during exports
- Power Plan: High Performance
- Virtual Memory: System managed
OMEN Gaming Hub Settings:
- Network Booster: Disabled during work
- Performance Mode: Balanced for editing, Performance for rendering
- Fan curves: Custom for quieter operation
- RGB lighting: Reduced during colour-critical work
Gaming Versus Content Creation Performance Balance
Thermal Performance Under Sustained Loads
The OMEN Cryo Chamber cooling solution proves its worth during extended creative sessions:
Temperature Benchmarks (24°C Ambient):
- Photoshop heavy editing: CPU 65°C, GPU 60°C
- After Effects rendering: CPU 78°C, GPU 70°C
- Premiere Pro export: CPU 75°C, GPU 72°C
- Gaming (Cyberpunk 2077): CPU 70°C, GPU 75°C
Fan noise remained under 40 dB during typical creative work, ramping to 45 dB only during intensive exports—quiet enough for a home studio environment.
Power Efficiency Considerations
Power Draw by Workload:
- Idle/web browsing: 80-100W
- Photoshop editing: 150-250W
- Video editing: 200-350W
- Rendering/exporting: 400-550W
- Gaming (max settings): 450-600W
Modern graphics cards from NVIDIA and AMD include intelligent power management. Creators who render daily should use OMEN Gaming Hub’s power profiles:
- Balanced Mode: For everyday creative work
- Performance Mode: For exports and gaming
- Quiet Mode: For audio recording sessions
Storage Layout for Hybrid Creators
Optimal Drive Configuration:
- OS/Apps Drive: 1TB NVMe Gen 4 (OS, Adobe CC, games)
- Project Drive: 2TB NVMe Gen 4 (active projects, game installs)
- Cache Drive: 1TB NVMe Gen 3 (media cache, scratch disc)
- Archive Drive: 4TB HDD or external NAS
This separation ensures smooth timeline scrubbing whilst games update in the background, with no performance conflicts.
Multitasking Across Creative Apps and Gaming
With 64GB DDR5 RAM, OMEN gaming desktops handle ambitious multitasking scenarios:
Tested Simultaneously:
- Photoshop with 5 large files open
- Premiere Pro with active timeline
- After Effects RAM preview running
- Steam downloading updates
- Discord and Spotify running
- 20+ browser tabs open
System remained responsive with 12GB RAM still available. The combination of intelligent memory management and fast storage means switching between creative work and gaming requires no restart or reconfiguration.
Real-World Creator Workflows
Photography Workflow (Lightroom to Photoshop)
Import and Culling (1000 RAW Files):
- Import with previews: 3 minutes
- 1:1 preview generation: 8 minutes
- Develop module response: Instant
- Export 100 edited JPEGs: 2 minutes
Video Production Pipeline
Documentary Edit (4K, 90 Minutes):
- Proxy generation: 15 minutes
- Multicam sync (4 angles): 30 seconds
- Colour grading: Real-time preview
- Final export (H.264): 22 minutes
Motion Graphics Project
Animated Logo (30 Seconds, 4K):
- Element 3D setup: 5 minutes
- Preview render: Real-time
- Final render with DOF: 12 minutes
- Media Encoder queue: Processed during lunch
Common Questions About OMEN for Content Creation
Can OMEN Gaming PCs Handle Professional Video Editing?
Absolutely. The combination of high-core processors, powerful RTX graphics cards, and fast NVMe storage in OMEN desktops delivers professional-grade 4K and 8K video editing performance, with hardware acceleration dramatically reducing render times. UK-based content creators have successfully used OMEN systems for broadcast-quality productions.
How Does OMEN Compare to Dedicated Creative Workstations?
OMEN systems offer workstation-class performance for Adobe Creative Suite at a gaming-friendly price point. Whilst they excel at GPU-accelerated creative tasks, dedicated workstations like HP’s Z-series offer ECC memory and ISV certifications for mission-critical professional work. For most content creators, OMEN provides more than sufficient performance.
What Adobe Creative Suite Optimisation Settings Work Best?
Enable GPU acceleration across all Adobe apps, place media caches on dedicated NVMe drives, use Multi-Frame Rendering in After Effects, leverage hardware encoders in Premiere Pro, and allocate 70% of RAM to Photoshop with scratch discs on separate drives. These optimisations unlock the full potential of OMEN hardware.
Is OMEN Suitable for 4K Video Editing?
More than suitable—it excels at it. The high-core processors handle complex timelines, the RTX graphics cards accelerate effects and encoding, and NVMe storage ensures smooth playback. Our tests demonstrate real-time 4K editing with multiple effects layers, making OMEN an excellent choice for UK video professionals.
Can I Stream Whilst Editing on OMEN Systems?
Yes, the powerful processor and graphics card combination handles simultaneous streaming and editing. The RTX graphics cards include dedicated streaming encoders (NVENC) that won’t impact your editing performance, plus NVIDIA Broadcast for professional streaming features. UK streamers regularly use OMEN systems for live content creation.
What About Colour Accuracy for Professional Work?
Whilst OMEN systems focus on performance, they support professional colour-accurate monitors via DisplayPort and HDMI. Pair with a calibrated display from HP’s business range for colour-critical work, using the gaming display for tools and timeline. Many UK creative professionals employ this dual-display approach successfully.
Are OMEN Systems Available Throughout the UK?
Yes, OMEN gaming desktops are available through HP’s UK online store with delivery throughout England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. HP provides comprehensive support and warranty coverage for UK customers, ensuring your investment is protected.
Conclusion
Our comprehensive testing confirms what many hybrid creators already recognise: OMEN delivers robust, adaptable performance for both content creation and gaming without compromise.
Photoshop users enjoy incredibly responsive performance with smooth brush strokes, instant filter previews, and effortless management of gigapixel composites. Premiere Pro facilitates real-time 4K playback and remarkably quick exports thanks to enhanced hardware encoding and GPU acceleration. After Effects leverages Multi-Frame Rendering and CUDA acceleration to slash rendering times for both draft previews and final output.
If you’re searching for the ideal PC for gaming and content creation, OMEN systems stand out by seamlessly combining high-performance processors, powerful NVIDIA graphics cards, cutting-edge Windows 11 optimisations, and Adobe’s GPU acceleration into a cohesive dual-purpose powerhouse. Pair your OMEN with colour-accurate displays and premium peripherals from HP’s business range, and you’ve created a workstation that dominates both creative studios and gaming lobbies.
For UK-based creators working remotely or in studio environments, OMEN delivers the performance needed for demanding Adobe Creative Suite workflows whilst maintaining the gaming prowess that defines the brand. Whether you’re editing footage for a client presentation in Birmingham, designing graphics for a Manchester agency, or creating motion graphics for a London production house, OMEN systems provide the reliable performance professional creators demand.
Ready to elevate your creative workflow whilst maintaining your competitive edge? OMEN proves that the best creative workstation might just be a gaming desktop in disguise.
