Introduction
For a quick overview of our recommended hardware, please refer to the following pages on our website:
Recommended hardware for Aximmetry SE.
Recommended hardware for Aximmetry DE.
Please note that Aximmetry was designed to run on consumer-grade* parts. The continuation of this document discusses the case of the so-called server-grade parts and how they compare to consumer-grade parts.
Consumer-grade: These are computer parts that are sold for the masses. Aximmetry works best with:
CPUs: Core I series from Intel and the Ryzen series from AMD.
GPUs: RTX series from NVidia.
What is a WorkStation?
A workstation is a desktop computer that is able to withstand heavy loads such as a Virtual Production. The usage of this word instead of the word "Desktop" or "Computer" is for the sake of emphasizing that a powerful machine is needed. Running Aximmetry by itself is feasible for almost any modern computer, but running heavy 3D scenes is an extremely difficult task that requires top-of-the-grid hardware.
A workstation can be either pre-built or custom-built. In certain cases where building or purchasing a custom machine with consumer-grade parts is not possible, getting a pre-built workstation from industry-leading brands means using server-grade components.
Server-grade parts
Server-grade hardware is designed to run 24/7 in mission-critical operations without hitches. This is not to say that they're fail-proof, but they are a lot more resistant than their consumer-grade counterparts.
When it comes to CPUs, server-grade means Xeon processors from Intel and Threadripper processors from AMD. These have a lot of cores but generally run at lower frequencies. As Aximmetry prefers fewer faster cores, we need to look for the CPUs with the fastest normal and boost clocks.
For GPUs, we also have to look for GPUs that offer performance that matches the NVidia 3000 series consumer-grade cards. NVidia offers the Quadro and A-series cards which tend to have features needed by professionals, but most of these features are not needed in Aximmetry. What it needs is raw performance, so the faster the card the better.
Our recommendations
These are our recommendations of server-grade parts for the optimal Aximmetry SE and DE experience
Aximmetry SE
Processor
AMD
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Intel
Intel Xeon Gold 5315Y
Intel Xeon Gold 5317
Intel Xeon Gold 6334
Intel Xeon Platinium 8356H
Motherboard
2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
RAM
16GB or more
SSD
500GB
GPU
HD 50i/60i
up to 3 fixed cameras 1 output - RTX A5000
up to 3 tracked cameras 1 output - RTX A5000
up to 4 cameras 1 output - RTX A6000 / RTX 8000 / Tesla V100
1 output per camera - RTX A5000
HD 50p/60p
up to 3 fixed cameras, 1 output - RTX A5000
up to 3 tracked cameras, 1 output - RTX A5000
1 output per camera - RTX A5000
4k 25p/30p
up to 2 fixed cameras, 1 output - RTX A6000 / RTX 8000 / Tesla V100
up to 2 tracked cameras, 1 output - RTX A6000 / RTX 8000 / Tesla V100
1 output per camera - RTX A5000
4k 50p/60p
1 fixed camera, 1 output - RTX A6000 / RTX 8000 / Tesla V100
1 tracked camera. 1 output - RTX A6000 / RTX 8000 / Tesla V100
1 output per camera - RTX A6000 / RTX 8000 / Tesla V100
Aximmetry DE
Processor
AMD
For usage with Unreal Engine: AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX 12 cores 4.1GHz
Production only: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920 12 cores 3.6ghz
INTEL
For usage with Unreal Engine: Intel Xeon Gold 6354 18 cores 3.6ghz
Production only: Intel Xeon Gold 6334 8 cores 3.60GHz
Motherboard
2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
RAM
For usage with Unreal Engine: 64GB
Production only: 16GB
SSD
1TB
GPU
HD 50i/60i
up to 3 fixed cameras 1 output - A4500 / A4000 / RTX 5000 / NVIDIA RTX A6000 / A5500
up to 3 tracked cameras 1 output - A4500 / A4000 / RTX 5000 / NVIDIA RTX A6000 / A5500
up to 4 cameras 1 output - A4500 / A4000 / RTX 5000 / NVIDIA RTX A6000 / A5500
1 output per camera - A4500 / A4000 / RTX 5000 / NVIDIA RTX A6000 / A5500
HD 50p/60p
up to 3 fixed cameras, 1 output - A4500 / A4000 / RTX 5000 / NVIDIA RTX A6000 / A5500
up to 3 tracked cameras, 1 output - A4500 / A4000 / RTX 5000 / NVIDIA RTX A6000 / A5500
1 output per camera - A4500 / A4000 / RTX 5000 / NVIDIA RTX A6000 / A5500
4k 25p/30p
up to 2 fixed cameras, 1 output - RTX 5000 / NVIDIA RTX A6000 / A5500
up to 2 tracked cameras, 1 output - RTX 5000 / NVIDIA RTX A6000 / A5500
1 output per camera - RTX 5000 / NVIDIA RTX A6000 / A5500
4k 50p/60p
1 fixed camera, 1 output - RTX 5000 / NVIDIA RTX A6000 / A5500
1 tracked camera. 1 output - RTX 5000 / NVIDIA RTX A6000 / A5500
1 output per camera - RTX 5000 / NVIDIA RTX A6000 / A5500
Consumer graphics cards and their equivalent workstation cards:
| RTX 3090 - RTX 3080ti - RTX 3080 | NVIDIA RTX A6000 - A5500 |
| RTX 3070Ti - RTX 2080Ti - RTX 3070 - RTX 2080S - RTX 3060Ti |
A4500 - A4000 - RTX 5000 - GV100 |
| RTX 3060 - RTX 2070S | RTX A2000 |
Consumer CPUs and their equivalent server-grade CPUs:
| Ryzen 5 6 Cores 3.6 GHz - i7 6 Cores 3.6 GHz | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920 12 cores 3.6ghz - Intel Xeon Gold 6334 8 cores 3.60GHz |
| Ryzen 9 10 Cores 3.5 GHz - i9 10 Cores 3.6 GHz | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX 12 cores 4.1GHz - Intel Xeon Gold 6354 18 cores 3.6ghz |
