Review: Nvidia RTX 2000 Ada Generation - AEC Magazine
May 14, 2024 · The Nvidia RTX 2000 Ada GPU is ideal for entry-level BIM-centric viz workflows in tools like Enscape Nvidia RTX 2000 Ada vs RTX 4000 SFF Ada. With the Nvidia RTX 2000 Ada (16 GB) and Nvidia RTX 4000 SFF Ada (20 GB) it’s the first time that Nvidia has had two viz capable low-profile GPUs from the same GPU architecture.
Review: Nvidia RTX A2000 (12 GB) workstation GPU
Feb 1, 2023 · With impressive performance and hardware ray tracing built in, this low profile pro graphics card can transform workflows for lovers of small desktop workstations, writes Greg Corke Small Form Factor (SFF) workstations like the Dell Precision 3460 SFF have become extremely popu lar with designers and engineers- – because they take up significantly less space
Intel Core vs AMD Ryzen for CAD, BIM & beyond - AEC Magazine
Jul 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
Jun 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 …
Trimble trumpets AI capabilities for AEC - AEC Magazine
Nov 12, 2024 · Trimble gave attendees of its annual Trimble Dimensions user conference an inside look at the company’s latest initiatives to incorporate AI into AEC workflows, including visualisation, reality capture, project management and takeoff.. SketchUp Diffusion [Labs] For reality capture, Trimble is using AI to help process data more efficiently with automatic point cloud segmentation ...
AMD Ryzen 7000 X3D for CAD, viz and simulation - AEC Magazine
Jul 25, 2023 · 3D V-Cache on test. To explore which pro design workflows might benefit from 3D V-Cache, specialist UK manufacturer Armari lent us one of its high-performance Magnetar workstations, equipped with a single AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor, 64 GB of DDR5 memory and an AMD Radeon Pro W7900 high-end workstation GPU.
Autodesk charts its AI future - AEC Magazine
Oct 26, 2024 · The Autodesk AI brand debuted in Las Vegas last year at Autodesk University, but the launch lacked any real substance. Despite a flashy logo there were no significant new AI capabilities to back it up. The event seemed more like a signal of Autodesk’s intent to add greater focus on AI in the future — building on its past achievements.
Okana awarded Innovate UK grant for Aquila - AEC Magazine
Nov 12, 2024 · Okana believes that closer, and smarter analysis of plant equipment will produce efficiency savings in both onsite use and global emissions. The company explains that plant equipment, particularly heavy earthmoving equipment such as excavators, bulldozers and trucks, represent a major cost element in construction projects ranging from 10% in a commercial project, and up to 50% in major ...
Review: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 Series - AEC Magazine
Feb 1, 2024 · What about AMD 3D V-Cache? A lot of what we see in the Threadripper 7000 Series is inherited from AMD’s ‘Zen 4’ EPYC server processors. Some of the more recent models from the EPYC 9004 Series come with 3D V-Cache, a special type of L3 cache that is stacked vertically instead of horizontally, so more cache can be placed on the CPU.
Chaos AI Enhancer to boost visual quality in Enscape
Jul 11, 2024 · Chaos is working on a new feature for Enscape that allows users to elevate the quality of their visualisations, specifically people and vegetation assets, using AI