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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 …
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 …
Magazines - AEC Magazine
WEBJuly / August 2024. Cover story: connecting design to fabrication. Future of AEC Software: Special Report. Autodesk’s granular data strategy. 7 things we learnt at NXT BLD / DEV. EvolveLab: bringing AI to architecture. Generative AI for urban simulation. Building bold at Maggie’s cancer centre. Sentio simplifies VR presentations.
Workstations for point cloud processing (Leica Cyclone)
WEBJun 8, 2020 · Armed with a bucketful of CPUs, GPUs, memory and storage, Greg Corke goes in search of the ultimate workstation for registering / importing point clouds into Leica Cyclone Register 360. As far as AEC workflows go, point cloud processing is one of the most computationally intensive out there. Registration — the process of taking individual ...
Enscape 3.0 review - AEC Magazine
WEBMar 4, 2021 · Greg Corke explores Enscape 3.0. For readers of AEC Magazine, Enscape probably needs little introduction. We’ve been big fans of the real-time rendering and VR software since the 1.8 release when we tested it out for this ‘Revit to VR’ feature. Back then, the software was incredibly easy to use, and that’s what made it so appealing.
OpenBuildings: design and beyond - AEC Magazine
WEBNov 23, 2018 · Bentley Systems’ new OpenBuildings platform is more than just AECOsim Building Designer rebranded. Greg Corke explores how Bentley intends to play to its strengths with focused, vertical design tools, cross disciplinary workflows and open data. Pedestrian simulation will play a key role in Bentley’s new OpenBuildings design tools.
Exclusive review: Intel Arc Pro A40 / A50 - AEC Magazine
WEBDec 22, 2022 · The Arc Pro A40 is a single slot card with 50W of peak power and 3.50 TFLOPs of peak performance, while the Arc Pro A50 is a dual slot card with 75W of peak power and 4.8 TFLOPs of peak performance. Base clock speeds are the same but because the Arc Pro A50 has a higher TDP, sustained clock speeds can go higher. Advertisement.
BIM for temporary works - AEC Magazine
WEBMay 29, 2020 · Advertisement. Ultimately, using BIM to visualise a project’s temporary works provides improved confidence and certainty in highly complex design programmes, with the 3D model and accompanying data contributing towards a ‘digital rehearsal’ of the works. Here, every component can be fully considered, designed and analysed to …
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