Introduction
For a quick overview of our recommended hardware, please refer to the following page on our website:
Recommended hardware for Aximmetry.
NOTE: 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 sold to the general public. Aximmetry works best with:
CPUs: Core series from Intel and the Ryzen series from AMD.
GPUs: NVIDIA GeForce RTX series.
What is a WorkStation?
A workstation is a desktop computer designed to withstand heavy loads, such as the needs of Virtual Production. The usage of this word instead of the words "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 EPYC or 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 (highest single-thread performance).
For GPUs, we also have to look for GPUs that offer performance that matches the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4000 series consumer-grade cards. NVIDIA offers the RTX PRO, RTX Ada, and RTX A-series cards (formerly known as Quadro), 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 experience.
Aximmetry
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
NOTE: The higher core number is beneficial for faster cooking processes in Unreal.
Motherboard
2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
RAM
For usage with Unreal Engine: 64GB
Production only: 16GB
SSD
1TB
NOTE: At least.
GPU
HD 50i/60i
up to 3 fixed cameras 1 output - RTX 6000 Ada
up to 3 tracked cameras 1 output - RTX 6000 Ada
up to 4 cameras 1 output - RTX 6000 Ada
1 output per camera - RTX 6000 Ada
HD 50p/60p
up to 3 fixed cameras, 1 output - RTX 6000 Ada
up to 3 tracked cameras, 1 output - RTX 6000 Ada
1 output per camera - RTX 6000 Ada
4k 25p/30p
up to 2 fixed cameras, 1 output - RTX 6000 Ada
up to 2 tracked cameras, 1 output - RTX 6000 Ada
1 output per camera - RTX 6000 Ada
4k 50p/60p
1 fixed camera, 1 output - RTX 6000 Ada
1 tracked camera. 1 output - RTX 6000 Ada
1 output per camera - RTX 6000 Ada
Consumer Graphics Cards and Their Equivalent Workstation Cards:
| Consumer-Grade | Server-Grade |
| RTX 4090 - RTX 4080 - RTX 4080 SUPER | RTX 6000 Ada - RTX 5000 Ada |
| RTX 4070Ti- RTX 4070 Super |
RTX 5000 Ada - RTX 4500 Ada |
| RTX 4060Ti 16 GB - RTX 4060Ti | RTX A6000 - RTX 4000 Ada |
Consumer CPUs and Their Equivalent Server-Grade CPUs:
| Consumer-Grade |
Server-Grade |
| AMD Ryzen 5 6 Cores 3.6 GHz Intel Core i7 6 Cores 3.6 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920 12 cores 3.6ghz Intel Xeon Gold 6334 8 cores 3.60GHz |
| AMD Ryzen 9 10 Cores 3.5 GHz Intel Core i9 10 Cores 3.6 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX 12 cores 4.1GHz Intel Xeon Gold 6354 18 cores 3.6ghz |
