If you are new to Final Cut Pro or updating for this version, follow these core steps for an efficient project setup: Get Started Final Cut Pro 10.6 - Lesson 1
8GB RAM minimum (16GB or higher recommended for 4K editing, 3D titles, and 360° video editing). final cut pro 10.6.5
The improvements are most dramatic on Apple Silicon. The M2 Ultra shaved 11 seconds off a one-minute render. The Intel Mac saw negligible gains, meaning Apple is clearly optimizing for its own silicon. If you are new to Final Cut Pro
Apple claims a significant speed boost for export encoding. In independent tests, 10.6.5 showed a 10-15% reduction in export times for long-form 4K H.264 projects on Apple Silicon. This is due to optimizations in the Media Engine. final cut pro 10.6.5