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 …
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Geospatial Archives - AEC Magazine
Sep 22, 2024 · London Gatwick creates new geospatial platform. Posted by AEC Magazine - April 19, 2024. Platform uses Esri GIS technology to support multiple operational areas, including engineering and environmental services. Sustainability.
Review: Lenovo ThinkStation P360 Ultra workstation
Feb 1, 2023 · Lenovo is looking to change this with the ThinkStation P360 Ultra, a super compact desktop with a higher spec than other workstations in its class. Compared to the Dell Precision 3260 and HP Z2 Mini G9 it has double the memory (128 GB vs 64 GB DDR5) and higher-performance graphics (Nvidia RTX A5000 laptop GPU vs Nvidia RTX A2000 desktop GPU).
SiteScape: LiDAR scanning on the iPhone / iPad - AEC Magazine
Sep 15, 2021 · Sitescape is described as a digital spray can. You simply point the iPad or iPhone Pro to scan a space. The software can capture thousands to tens of thousands of points per second. There is currently a limit of around 12 million points per scan, which can capture over 2,000 square feet, but the team is working on taking that up to around 20 ...
Nvidia RTX A4500 workstation GPU review - AEC Magazine
March 25, 2022at April 8, 2022 by Greg Corke. 23660. To help boost supply of its high-end professional workstation GPUs, Nvidia recently released a derivative of the RTX A5000 with slightly lower specs. 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 ...
Nvidia Quadro RTX 4000 review - AEC Magazine
Mar 1, 2019 · The Quadro RTX 4000 is probably the best fit for AEC Magazine’s key audience of engineers and architects, and is the focus for this review. It costs under £1,000 but offers incredible performance for the price. It’s a single slot card so will be available in a wide range of single CPU and dual CPU workstations.
IFC: what is it and why is it needed? - AEC Magazine
Jul 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 ...
Nvidia RTX A6000 review - AEC Magazine
Feb 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 ...