From a modern perspective, these specs are laughable. However, the requirement was critical—any machine running a 32-bit OS was instantly incompatible.
For compositing workflows, State Sets allowed users to manage different rendering configurations (lighting, materials, object visibility) within a single scene. This was particularly useful for creating beauty passes, shadow passes, and matte masks for post-production in Adobe After Effects or Photoshop. Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2012 64-bit
The 2012 release was packed with features that are now considered standard but were groundbreaking at the time. From a modern perspective, these specs are laughable