![]() Although, it’s important to note that the processor is always used by idle processes within your Operating System. When you’re dealing with just 2D features such as 2D Drafting and Annotation in AutoCAD, then you may not need more than 2 cores or a 3 GHZ processor. This allows the computer to process the render data quicker. If you have a quad core processor clocked at 3 GHZ and a quad core processor clocked at 2.5 GHZ and both are rendering the same thing, the 3 GHZ will finish quicker because it has 500 more MHZ of processing speed across its 4 cores. Also keep in mind that this speed determines the speed of your individual cores. Of course, the higher the speed, the quicker things are. Most processors nowadays are usually about 2.22 GHZ or higher. Based on personal experience and client testimonials, I would recommend at least 2.6 GHZ or higher. It’s recommended to at least get 2 GHZ of speed on your processor to run the current Autodesk products. You do want a decent speed on your processor. Keep in mind that cores are not the only thing to look for. This essentially speeds up the rendering process by two times because instead of just having 2 cores to render, you now have 4 available for the software to use. This is because Revit then uses all 4 cores to process the rendering. However, if you have a quad core processor and perform the same render it will get done quicker. For example, if you go to render a simple model in Revit Architecture and you have a dual-core processor, then Revit will utilize both cores to their full potential until the render job is done. The more cores that you have on your processor, the more available processing power the software has available to use for rendering. then the computer begins to utilize all of its hardware to complete the task. When a command is sent to render a 3D Model in Revit, 3DS Max, Maya, etc. The reason for this is for rendering 3D Models. Autodesk’s products all work differently but it’s usually recommended to get a quad-core processor when dealing with design software. If you are an architect who simply uses AutoCAD to design 2D layouts, then you do not need a beefy processor. Of course, this begs the question “what processor should I get?” When shopping for a CPU/Processor for your new machine, think about what you NEED to do with your machine. As such, the faster the processor, the quicker everything runs. All of the calculations a computer makes are handled by the processor. ![]() Basically, the computer uses the processor to do everything. Processors are pretty much the most important part of a computer. ![]() This post will go over the fundamental hardware of computers and how they interact with the Autodesk hardware and what you need to know before purchasing a computer system. However, I do inform people of the system requirements and how the different pieces of hardware fit in with Autodesk software and what minimum specs I recommend. ![]() Because of these many variations, I never recommend a specific setup. Also, price-points depend a lot on the economic sector that you are associated with educational, commercial, government, or personal use. ![]() What kind of hardware should I get?” Of course, this question is extremely difficult to answer because of the variety that there is in the computer realm especially when dealing with PC’s. If you have specific GPU needs related to Revit, but not for Revit itself, like ECC memory requirements or a lot of rendering and such, then looking at workstation cards and higher end consumer models makes some sense, but for the vast majority of users just getting something that meets the actual software requirements and ignoring the certifications is best.As an Application Engineer at Studica, a very common question I get is “I’m building new machines for my CAD software to run on. It might give you peace of mind but is almost certainly a waste of money. Think of it like those "extended warranties" someone like Best Buy offers you. Remember that Autodesk is a business to make money, and they have business partners who also want to make money. Is the extra cost of an A6000 worth the driver support? For almost everyone the answer is no. If you use a card not on the list (as almost everyone probably should) you may not get the same support for it if something goes wrong. It is by no means a sort of "you need this for it to work" list. It is simply verification that Autodesk has tested those cards and can support their drivers. It's important to keep in mind what the certification really is. ![]()
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