If you are a hobbyist or a professional whose hardware is slightly older, Lightroom Classic 2020 strikes a "sweet spot." It offers modern color grading and essential GPU acceleration without the heavier system demands of the newest AI-driven features.
A streamlined, mobile-friendly version that stores all photos on Adobe’s servers, allowing for seamless editing across phones, tablets, and web browsers. Lightroom Classic system requirements - Adobe Help Center
Adobe significantly expanded GPU support throughout 2020, moving more processing tasks (like Lens Correction and Transform) to the graphics card to ensure smoother slider response and faster rendering.