Hi,
I’m wondering if there is anything I can do to improve performance, this is my current rendering system, I know this is a high end machine but the performance is still dismal.
Mainboard: Asus Sabertooth X99
Processor: Intel i7 5820K – 6 core running at 5.2 Ghz
Memory: 128GB DDR4 Quad Channel @ 3200 MHZ
Storage: System Drive: Samsung 950 Pro m.2
Data Drive: 8 Samsung 850 EVO Sata 6GB/s in RAID 0
Graphics Cards: 2 x EVGA Geforce 980ti Hybrid in SLI
I should note that the display is 4k and renderings are also done in 4k. None the less, this system should have no problems and has been by far the best performer I’ve used however, I am wondering if someone can provide more details on how the redway3d engine works. I know it’s a GPU/CPU hybrid, and in that case would I have better performance running on a Workstation or Server class system? As in does it utilize multi-core functionality or is it more dependent on single core performance?
Additionally what else can be done to improve rendering performance? I am trying to find a solution to render upwards of 500 4k images per day.
I also considered using a multi CPU and multi GPU unit running virtual machines, with hardware such as the Nvidia Tesla cards or Grid K2 Cards, but I know these are more for mathematics than graphics.
I should also note that in my personal opinion is that there is some severe issues with the applications design that the performance is so poor, It does not utilize current technology efficiently and in my experience since version 7 it never has. I understand it’s a bit of a specialized software but none the less there must be tens of thousands if not hundreds of thousands of users, and as one of those users with major sway over large accounts, I want to mention that IMHO 2020 Technologies should be investing more into their software efficiency and rendering performance. For all of Redway 3d’s pro’s it also has many cons from what I can tell.
Has there ever been any consideration on having 2 versions, one that is for people who care more about having the software run efficiently on more budget type units, and having a version that is designed for enterprise use? I would love to be able to remote app the application to our sites in a production environment (as right now we can not do this without licensing concerns) As everything is moving to the cloud, I think you need to do some major overhauls on your core business applications or you’re going to get ran over by companies that have the ability to build efficient web applications that can do the same or more than 2020. Even with version 11 it feels antiquated, and while it’s worked well for many years, such is the way of a technology or software business, it either needs to adapt or it gets ran over.
Thanks for taking the time to reply to my questions and please understand my comments are not meant as insults as I love the software and only wish to see it improve.
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