Can Macbook air handle Final cut pro?

I have been told Final Cut pro is glichy on macbook Airs, even if they are have newest and best memory and drives. Is this true? anyone

The MacBook Air can run Final Cut Pro X, but its performance is not the same as on a MacBook Pro or a Mac Pro.
The MacBook Air contains an Intel HD Graphics 5000 GPU, which gives you a poor performance for professional use with Final Cut Pro X. If you need this application, get a 15-inch MacBook Pro or iMac

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