Premiere encoding makes computer unworkable

Hi all,
I am running Premiere CS6 and Media Encoder. After upgrading to Mountain Lion it seems that encoding (to H.264) slows down my 2011, MacBook Pro (2.3 ghz, 16GB) to a grinding halt. It seemed to be better in Lion. I am using files from Canon EOS 5D Mark III (heavy HD files) but it is the first time I cannot use any other program without experiencing frustration while encoding.
Is there any way of reducing the power the Mac uses for encoding so I can go online and such meanwhile? Or is it just something I have to live with?
I am encoding from HD to 640X360 so I know it takes some power.
Cheers...

Yeah, but as I do most of my editing on location (interviews and such) than that is not really an option

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