The standout improvement in this specific version was for 10-bit HEVC (H.265) exports:
Adobe Media Encoder (AME) 2022 v22.2, released in February 2022, was a significant update focused on , particularly for high-end HDR and HEVC workflows. 1. Key Features in v22.2
8 GB minimum; 16 GB recommended for HD workflows, or 32 GB for 4K.
Windows 10 (64-bit) v20H2 or later; macOS 11.0 (Big Sur) or later.
This performance leap applies specifically to systems with hardware-capable encoding.
2 GB VRAM minimum (4 GB+ for 4K and hardware acceleration). 3. Core Workflow Guide
Users on Windows with Intel or NVIDIA GPUs saw up to 10x faster export times for 10-bit 4:2:0 HDR footage.