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Review: Lenovo ThinkStation P360 Ultra workstation
WEBFeb 1, 2023 · Lenovo is looking to change this with the ThinkStation P360 Ultra, a super compact desktop with a higher spec than other workstations in its class. Compared to the Dell Precision 3260 and HP Z2 Mini G9 it has double the memory (128 GB vs 64 GB DDR5) and higher-performance graphics (Nvidia RTX A5000 laptop GPU vs …
Review: Nvidia RTX A2000 (12 GB) workstation GPU
WEBFeb 1, 2023 · The Nvidia RTX A2000 opens up possibilities for entry-level design viz in small workstations using applications like KeyShot (image courtesy of Jet Cooper) Both the 6 GB and 12 GB models look identical with four Mini DisplayPort outputs and a minimal matt black enclosure. With a max board power of 70W …
Workstations for CAD, BIM and viz: 2021 - AEC Magazine
WEBJul 23, 2021 · Tiny by name, tiny by nature — this is the smallest workstation on the planet, measuring a mere 37 x 183 x 179mm. However, it still has everything you need for mainstream CAD and BIM workflows, including an 11th Gen Intel Core i9 CPU (8 cores, 5.2GHz), up to 64 GB of DDR4 3200MHz memory and a …
Autodesk to bundle Epic Games Twinmotion with Revit
WEBSep 27, 2022 · Bringing Twinmotion into the fold appears to add real value to Autodesk’s AEC offering. Twinmotion will also give Autodesk Revit customers a pathway into Unreal Engine, for delivering highly customisable and ultra-realistic real-time environments.. From the perspective of Epic Games, the deal will give it access to the lion’s share of global AEC customers, an industry where it has its own ...
Intel Core vs AMD Ryzen for CAD, BIM & beyond - AEC Magazine
WEBJul 23, 2021 · One of the questions we get asked most often at AEC Magazine is ‘which processor is best for CAD or BIM?’ Normally, we wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Intel Core or low core count Intel Xeon processors (after all, Intel has demonstrated a clear lead in single threaded performance for the last fifteen years) but with AMD’s recent resurgence in the CPU market, things are no longer so ...
Review: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 Series - AEC Magazine
WEBFeb 1, 2024 · The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 Series processors, based on AMD’s ‘Zen 4’ architecture, launched in October 2023 with specifications that were nothing short of breath-taking. The combination of high core counts (up to 96), high clock speeds (up to 5.3 GHz), support for multiple GPUs and lots of high …
MegaGrants – Unreal Engine in architecture - AEC Magazine
WEBMar 24, 2021 · This success helps fund the development of its real-time Unreal Engine in architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) To date, Unreal Engine has predominantly been seen as a visualisation tool for architectural viz or multi-platform immersive experiences. The concentration on real-time, and ever higher quality output, as …
Nvidia RTX A4000 / RTX A5000 review - AEC Magazine
WEBJun 5, 2021 · Nvidia RTX A4000 (16 GB) With 16 GB of GDDR6 ECC memory, the Nvidia RTX A4000 offers a big step up from the 8 GB Quadro RTX 4000. 8 GB is fine for mainstream viz workflows but for more complex projects it can be limiting, so delivering 16 GB in a sub $1,000 pro GPU is a big step forward.Previously, 16 GB was only available on the ‘Turing’-based Quadro RTX 5000.
Nvidia RTX A6000 review - AEC Magazine
WEBFeb 22, 2021 · The Nvidia RTX A6000 is the first workstation GPU to be built on the Nvidia Ampere architecture, and also the first to support PCIe Gen 4. With double the bandwidth of PCIe Gen 3, it should mean data can move in and out of the GPU quicker, but it won’t benefit all workflows. PCIe Gen 4 is currently only available in workstations with the ...