To better gauge the capabilities of CE.SDK Renderer we provide a set of benchmarks covering both our evaluation and production variants.
Pipeline Options#
| Pipeline | Use Case | License |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation | Testing, prototypes, POCs | Open-source, free |
| Production | Commercial deployments | Commercial with AV codecs |
Performance Factors#
Rendering performance depends on:
- Scene complexity: Video duration, asset count, effects, transitions
- Archive size: Larger files with high-resolution assets take longer
- Network speed: Asset download and result upload times
- Hardware: GPU acceleration and CPU cores available
- Output settings: Resolution, bitrate, codec settings
Benchmarks#
| Scene | Output Resolution | Archive Size | Duration | Evaluation | Production |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| template-red-dot | 1080x1920 | 27.5 MB | 17.7s | 9.6s | 12.7s |
| template-milli-surf-school | 1080x1920 | 22.6 MB | 20.5s | 7.0s | 12.6s |
| template-monthly-review | 1080x1920 | 30.6 MB | 13.5s | 5.6s | 8.8s |
| template-my-plants | 1080x1920 | 39.2 MB | 15.2s | 5.7s | 9.8s |
| template-milli-surf-school | 2160x3840 (4K) | 22.6 MB | 20.5s | 66.3s | 33.2s |
Tested on a fal.ai cloud GPU instance with an Nvidia L4. Additional license handshakes currently slightly decrease production execution time.
Expected Processing Times#
| Scene Type | Estimated Time |
|---|---|
| Simple template, <15s, minimal assets | 5-10s |
| Medium complexity, 15-30s, some clips | 10-15s |
| High complexity, 30-60s, many clips/effects | 15-30s |
| Very complex, 60s+, heavy effects | 30s+ |
Optimization Tips#
- Assets: Host on fast CDNs, compress files, use appropriate resolutions
- Scene Design: Minimize layers, optimize effects, avoid over-resolution
- Output: Choose appropriate resolution/bitrate for your use case
- Network: Ensure stable, high-bandwidth connection
Getting Started#
Evaluation#
- Sign up for CE.SDK trial or use with watermark
- Use public Docker deployment (hub.docker.com/imgly/cesdk-renderer)
- Test with your scenes
Production#
- Contact sales@img.ly for licensing
- Receive production image access details
- Test with your scenes
Benchmarks: October 2025, Nvidia L4 on fal.ai. Contact sales@img.ly for licensing or custom testing.