--- title: "CADspeed: Optimize Your Hardware for CAD Applications | GPU (3)" description: GPU | Read the latest tips about optimizing hardware for CAD applications with experts from CADspeed. (3) --- [![Cadalyst](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Editorial%20-%20Misc/cadalyst_logo.gif?width=198&height=70&name=cadalyst_logo.gif "Cadalyst")](https://www.cadalyst.com) ![Cadalyst_logo-trans.png](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/hub/251891/file-25772071.png?width=270&name=file-25772071.png "Cadalyst_logo-trans.png") - [About Us](https://www.cadalyst.com) - [Contact Us](https://www.cadalyst.com) [![CADspeed -- Optimizing Hardware for CAD Software](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CADspeed_header_red.jpg?width=936&name=CADspeed_header_red.jpg "CADspeed -- Optimizing Hardware for CAD Software")](https://cadalyst-2.hs-sites.com/cadspeed) ## [Remote Graphics and the Professional CAD Workstation, Part 3: Security and Service](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/10/04/remote-graphics-and-the-professional-cad-workstation-part-3-security-and-service) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Oct 4, 2011, 3:17:31 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2558646023-jpg/blog-files/istock_000006434444xsmall.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/10/04/remote-graphics-and-the-professional-cad-workstation-part-3-security-and-service) We're talking about remote graphics in this series. We've [outlined the potential benefits](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2011/09/27/remote-graphics-and-the-professional-cad-workstation-part-1-will-it-work-for-you/) for CAD users and the [reduced hardware costs](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2011/09/29/remote-graphics-and-the-professional-cad-workstation-part-2-reduced-hardware-costs/), and now we're going talk about the benefits for the heavy-duty 3D users. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/10/04/remote-graphics-and-the-professional-cad-workstation-part-3-security-and-service) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hardware), [Graphics Card](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-card), [Remote Graphics](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/remote-graphics), [GPU](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/gpu), [Graphics Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-cards), [AMD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/amd), [Connectivity](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/connectivity), [Upgrade](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/upgrade), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [Remote Graphics and the Professional CAD Workstation, Part 2: Reduced Hardware Costs](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/09/29/remote-graphics-and-the-professional-cad-workstation-part-2-reduced-hardware-costs) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Sep 29, 2011, 1:07:54 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2558645928-jpg/blog-files/amd_ati-firepro-rg220-thumb-450x300.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/09/29/remote-graphics-and-the-professional-cad-workstation-part-2-reduced-hardware-costs) We're talking about remote graphics in this series. We've [outlined the potential benefits](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2011/09/27/remote-graphics-and-the-professional-cad-workstation-part-1-will-it-work-for-you/) for CAD users, and now we're going to get more specific. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/09/29/remote-graphics-and-the-professional-cad-workstation-part-2-reduced-hardware-costs) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hardware), [Graphics Card](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-card), [Remote Graphics](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/remote-graphics), [GPU](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/gpu), [Graphics Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-cards), [AMD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/amd), [Connectivity](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/connectivity), [Upgrade](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/upgrade), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [Remote Graphics and the Professional CAD Workstation, Part 1: Will It Work for You?](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/09/27/remote-graphics-and-the-professional-cad-workstation-part-1-will-it-work-for-you) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Sep 27, 2011, 3:55:34 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2558645863-jpg/blog-files/istock_000017159238xsmall.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/09/27/remote-graphics-and-the-professional-cad-workstation-part-1-will-it-work-for-you) There is a growing demand for portability, energy conversation and cost savings in the CAD world — hence the movement to small form factor devices use of the cloud for review and commenting. But there still remains the need for complex 3D graphics, security and high performance computation. Hence killer workstations and professional graphics cards like the FirePro or Quadro. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/09/27/remote-graphics-and-the-professional-cad-workstation-part-1-will-it-work-for-you) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hardware), [Graphics Card](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-card), [Remote Graphics](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/remote-graphics), [GPU](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/gpu), [Graphics Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-cards), [AMD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/amd), [Connectivity](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/connectivity), [Upgrade](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/upgrade), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [Cadalyst Systems Benchmark, Part 3: The Compare Option](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/30/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-part-3-the-compare-option) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Aug 30, 2011, 4:10:44 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2558645148-jpg/blog-files/fig_3-1_main-dialog_compare-option.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/30/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-part-3-the-compare-option) Previously, [we discussed the meaning behind the various index scores reported by the Cadalyst Systems Benchmark](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2011/08/16/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-part-1-evaluate-and-compare-workstations-running-autocad/). Next, [we talked about operating the benchmark](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2011/08/25/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-part-2-download-install-and-operation/). In this, part 3 of our blog, we finish discussing the operation of the Cadalyst Systems Benchmark. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/30/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-part-3-the-compare-option) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [Autodesk](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/autodesk), [RAM](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/ram), [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hardware), [Graphics Card](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-card), [Hard Drive](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hard-drive), [AutoCAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/autocad), [Processors](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/processors), [GPU](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/gpu), [Graphics Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-cards), [RAID](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/raid), [Benchmark](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/benchmark), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [Cadalyst Systems Benchmark, Part 2: Download, Installation and Operation](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/25/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-part-2-download-install-and-operation) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Aug 25, 2011, 5:50:57 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2566394564-jpg/blog-files/fig_2-1_main-dialog_record-current-system-configuration.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/25/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-part-2-download-install-and-operation) [Previously, we discussed the meaning behind the various index scores reported by the Cadalyst Systems Benchmark](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2011/08/16/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-part-1-evaluate-and-compare-workstations-running-autocad/). Here, we will talk about operating the benchmark. For our discussion, we will use the latest version of the [Cadalyst Systems Benchmark, C2012 v5.4](http://cadalyst.com/benchmark-test), which was recently released. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/25/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-part-2-download-install-and-operation) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [Autodesk](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/autodesk), [RAM](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/ram), [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hardware), [Graphics Card](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-card), [Hard Drive](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hard-drive), [AutoCAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/autocad), [Processors](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/processors), [GPU](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/gpu), [Graphics Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-cards), [RAID](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/raid), [Benchmark](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/benchmark), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [Find the Optimal Hardware Configuration for ArchiCAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/23/find-the-optimal-hardware-configuration-for-archicad) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Aug 23, 2011, 4:52:40 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) One of the most common questions our tech staff gets from customers is “What is the best hardware config for ArchiCAD?” It’s easy to go overboard and buy the most expensive of everything, but many times less expensive components are almost just as good. The “optimal” configuration is almost as fast as the “best” configuration, with a more attractive price tag. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/23/find-the-optimal-hardware-configuration-for-archicad) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [RAM](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/ram), [ArchiCAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/archicad), [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hardware), [Displays](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/displays), [Graphics Card](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-card), [Multi-Threading](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/multi-threading), [Hard Drive](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hard-drive), [Processors](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/processors), [Operating Systems](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/operating-systems), [SSD Drive](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/ssd-drive), [GPU](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/gpu), [Memory](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/memory), [Graphics Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-cards), [Video Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/video-cards), [Operating System](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/operating-system), [64-Bit](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/64-bit), [Display](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/display), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [New Benchmark Test Available for Systems Running Autodesk 3ds Max 2011](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/18/new-benchmark-test-available-for-systems-running-autodesk-3ds-max-2011) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Aug 18, 2011, 6:19:47 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2566393474-jpg/blog-files/3dsmax2011_spider.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/18/new-benchmark-test-available-for-systems-running-autodesk-3ds-max-2011) SPEC’s Application Performance Characterization (SPECapc) group has released the long-awaited new benchmark test for evaluating the performance of systems running Autodesk 3ds Max 2011. Launched last month, the updated test is available in professional ($495) and personal ($20) versions. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/18/new-benchmark-test-available-for-systems-running-autodesk-3ds-max-2011) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [Autodesk](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/autodesk), [RAM](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/ram), [Hard Drive](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hard-drive), [Processors](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/processors), [GPU](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/gpu), [Graphics Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-cards), [Mobile Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/mobile-workstations), [3ds Max Design](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/3ds-max-design), [Video Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/video-cards) ## [Cadalyst Systems Benchmark, Part 1: Evaluate and Compare Workstations Running AutoCAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/16/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-part-1-evaluate-and-compare-workstations-running-autocad) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Aug 16, 2011, 6:00:04 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2566394419-jpg/blog-files/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-results-page.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/16/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-part-1-evaluate-and-compare-workstations-running-autocad) Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary lists one definition for benchmark as: *a standardized problem or test that serves as a basis for evaluation or comparison*. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/16/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-part-1-evaluate-and-compare-workstations-running-autocad) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [Autodesk](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/autodesk), [RAM](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/ram), [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hardware), [Graphics Card](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-card), [Hard Drive](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hard-drive), [AutoCAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/autocad), [Processors](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/processors), [GPU](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/gpu), [Graphics Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-cards), [RAID](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/raid), [Benchmark](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/benchmark), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [How to Keep Your Workstation Graphics Card Updated, Part 3: Rules of Thumb](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/11/how-to-keep-your-workstation-graphics-card-updated-part-3-rules-of-thumb) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Aug 11, 2011, 2:17:03 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) In this series, we've talked about [why it's so hard to keep your graphics card driver updated](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2011/08/03/how-to-keep-your-workstation-graphics-card-updated-part-1-why-is-it-so-hard/) and [what to do about it](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2011/08/09/how-to-keep-your-workstation-graphics-card-updated-part-2-what-should-you-do/). In this post, I'll give you my rules of thumb for updating. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/11/how-to-keep-your-workstation-graphics-card-updated-part-3-rules-of-thumb) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hardware), [Graphics Card](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-card), [GPU](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/gpu), [Graphics Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-cards), [AMD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/amd), [Upgrade](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/upgrade), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [How to Keep Your Workstation Graphics Card Updated, Part 2: What Should You Do?](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/09/how-to-keep-your-workstation-graphics-card-updated-part-2-what-should-you-do) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Aug 9, 2011, 2:01:16 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2566394239-jpg/blog-files/amd_graphics_card_updates.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/09/how-to-keep-your-workstation-graphics-card-updated-part-2-what-should-you-do) [My last post talked about why it is so hard to keep graphics card drivers updated.](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2011/08/03/how-to-keep-your-workstation-graphics-card-updated-part-1-why-is-it-so-hard/) This post will help you figure out what you should do about it. 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