The 2019 release of After Effects introduced stricter CPU requirements compared to its predecessors, dropping support for older processor families.
While hardware from 2015 onwards generally supports this version, users maintaining legacy systems with hardware older than 2013–2014 should verify CPU instruction set compatibility before attempting installation. For modern workflows, the lack of Multi-Frame Rendering in the 2019 version makes it significantly slower on high-core-count CPUs compared to newer releases. adobe after effects system requirements 2019
To run (version 16.0), your computer must meet the following minimum and recommended technical specifications. Windows System Requirements The 2019 release of After Effects introduced stricter