Are you planning to use this version for a (like 2D character animation or heavy 3D compositing) so I can tailor the tips further? After Effects 17.1.3 is now available! - Adobe Community

Adobe After Effects 2020 (v17.1.3), released in August 2020, focuses heavily on performance stability and workflow refinements. This specific version is often favored for its reliability on older hardware that may not support the latest AI-heavy features of more recent versions.

: Fixed display issues in the Render Queue panel where status info would disappear at non-100% display scales.

: Windows 10 (64-bit) v1803 or later; macOS v10.13 or later. RAM : 16 GB minimum ( 32 GB recommended for 4K workflows).

: 5 GB available for installation, plus extra space for a Disk Cache (10 GB+ recommended). Essential Getting Started Tips

: Resolved a critical crash occurring when creating compositions from CSV files containing Chinese characters.

: Multi-part and multi-channel EXR files preview up to 3x faster .

The v17.1.3 update brought specific technical improvements that enhanced daily workflow efficiency: