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Review: Nvidia RTX 6000 Ada Generation - AEC Magazine
WEBApr 19, 2023 · The Nvidia RTX 6000 Ada Generation might be a bit of a mouthful, but at least it has a clear identity. The Nvidia RTX 6000 Ada Generation is a dual slot, full height, PCIe 4.0 workstation GPU with four DisplayPort 1.4a connectors. It looks virtually identical to its predecessor, the Nvidia RTX A6000, and has a …
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 ...
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.
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 …
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 ...
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 …
Swapp: the algorithmic assistant - AEC Magazine
WEBNov 30, 2022 · Swapp is a cloud-based application that can automatically generate an entire Revit model with all the necessary detail drawings, from a simple space layout and without any indication where doors or windows should be. For a simple residential building, all this happens in the time it takes to get a coffee. For an office block, you might need to ...
Nvidia RTX A4500 workstation GPU review - AEC Magazine
WEBMar 25, 2022 · Greg Corke looks at how the RTX A4500 stacks up in real-time viz, GPU rendering and VR workflows. When Nvidia launched the 20 GB Nvidia RTX A4500 professional workstation GPU in November 2021, it took us a bit by surprise. We didn’t really see a need for a product to sit between the …
IFC: what is it and why is it needed? - AEC Magazine
WEBJul 11, 2022 · IFC is an off-the-shelf data model specification. It is managed by buildingSMART International (see buildingSMART article) and is an international standard, ISO 16739. IFC provides a data framework for most of the parts of the AEC industry, allowing information to be connected. For example, a boiler might be connected to a pipe and associated ...