This document summarizes benchmark testing of 3D modeling and design software performance on systems with different GPUs, including Intel Iris Pro graphics. The Intel Iris Pro graphics provided performance on par with higher-end discrete GPUs for a complex 3D model with over 3,000 parts in Autodesk Fusion 360. Iris Pro graphics offer fast performance for 3D workloads while being less expensive than discrete graphics cards. The document also discusses options for deploying 3D modeling software virtually using either NVIDIA GRID or Intel Iris Pro graphics, concluding there are now multiple options available to choose the best solution based on workflow and business needs.

1. High End Modeling & Imaging…
With Intel Iris Pro Graphics
Jay Tedeschi
Sr. Technical Marketing Specialist, Autodesk Inc.

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Autodesk, Inc.
• Autodesk, Inc., is a leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment
software. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk
continues to develop the broadest portfolio of 3D software for global markets.

3. The Benchmark Model… Briggs Automotive’s Mono
3,388 Parts, 1,127 Unique, 1.39Gb

4. The Software… Autodesk Fusion 360

5. The Test Image… Fusion 360 Ray Trace, Highest Quality

6. BAC Mono, Ray Trace Image, Fusion 360
Intel i7, 2.9Ghz, 16M, Quadro M2000M 4Gb

7. BAC Mono, Ray Trace Image, Fusion 360
Intel i7, 3.4Ghz, 16M, Iris Pro 5200

8. BAC Mono, Ray Trace Image, Fusion 360
Xeon E5645, 2.4Ghz, 32M, Quadro K5000

9. Summary
Intel Iris Pro Graphics IGP’s (Integrated Graphics Processors) provide
performance on par with the best graphics hardware available
Iris Pro is FAST…
Iris Pro is INEXPENSIVE…
Iris Pro WORKS!

10. Adam Jull – CEO – IMSCADwww.imscadglobal.com

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IMSCAD
• Certified BDS on Citrix for Autodesk
• UK based with 100s of US customers
• 6+ Years Graphical virtualization experience
• 24/7 support + global customer base
• Remote installation and support
• Citrix & VMware Consulting
• Application optimization specialists

12. Graphical Virtualization Consultancy
Working with Autodesk Consulting, Citrix and VMware resellers globally
Built our business on GPU’s with Quadro then GRID
Hardware – Server specified to Application mix
Software – Understanding graphical applications and workflows of clients
Infrastructure – Storage and Network requirements
Knowledge gap – Customers through to Vendors lack experience

13. Haswell and Broadwell testing project
Asked to test AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, Solidworks and Siemens NX
There our other OEMs offering cartridge based servers (Super Micro, Cisco)
Our own benchmark testing took place as well as some of our AEC and MFG
customers tested, we also had Thomas Poppelgaard help out too.
HP Moonshot cartridge
based 4U system (45x
processors, GPUs,
SSDs) no hypervisor
HP DL380 with on
board SSDs, 128GB
RAM with NVIDIA
GRID K2, both using
Citrix
VS.

14. Virtual Desktop (VDI) Overview:
Item Description
Operating System Microsoft Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64
Citrix VDA Version 7.6 (Patched up to ICAWS 760WX64014)
VCPU’s 8
Memory 32GB
NVIDIA GPU Profile K240Q 1GB Dedicated Video RAM
NVIDIA Driver Vers 348.07
Max Resolution Support 2560 x 1600
Moonshot Specification Overview:
Item Description
Operating System Microsoft Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64
Citrix VDA Version 7.6 (Patched up to ICAWS760WX64014)
Processor’s 8
Memory 32GB
Intel GPU Intel Iris Pro Graphics P6300 – 16 vRAM Burst
Intel Driver Vers 10.18.15.4281
Product Comparison

15. 15
HP* ProLiant m710 Moonshot Server Cartridge
CPU 4 x Intel® Xeon® Processor E3-1248 v3, 47W, 4Core –
Soldered down
Memory 4 x (8 GB LV S0DIMM + 8Gb embedded ECC DRAM)
(32GB per server)
Network Dual Port 10GbE
Storage Local boot / SATA or PCIe NGFF (M.2). 120 or 480 GB
System
Configuration
45 m710 Cartridges, 30 m710 Cartridges, or15 m710
Cartridges
Power Cartridge: <70W @ 75% loading
OS Ubuntu 12.04 w/KVM, RHEL 6.5,7.0 w/KVM, SLES 11
SP3 w/KISO/KVM, Windows Server 2012 R2, CentOS
6.5, 7.0

16. Apartment Block Model – Revit 2015
File Size - 419MB
Timed Tasks - NVIDIA Task Completed in (Sec)
1. Orientate to Plan View 1.5
2. Orientate to Side view 1.4
3. 180 Degree Rotation 3.3
4. Zoom to Region 0.9
5. Load to Camera View 5.8
Timed Tasks - Intel Task Completed in (Sec)
1. Orientate to Plan View 1.4
2. Orientate to Side view 1.3
3. 180 Degree Rotation 3.0
4. Zoom to Region 0.8
5. Load to Camera View 3.9

18. Outcome
• Haswell limitations were GPU based, model sizes up to 50meg + Video RAM
• Broadwell proved a big jump, handling 500meg + models
• Integration of CPU and GPU reduces latency and delivers real performance
• No hypervisor removes complexity and adds to user experience
• Similar to how we deployed Quadro solutions, ‘bare metal delivery’
• Potential to use XenApp to share resource on each processor (2x or 3x users)
• Still need to optimize environment

19. What will work for you?
• One size does not fit all, yet
• What are you looking to achieve for your business?
• Mobility, centralized Data/IP protection, better Collaboration, easier IT
management, reducing hardware footprint, power/cost.
• Pro’s and Con’s to both systems
• Understand you user groups workflows to find the best solution
• Local workstations, NVIDIA GRID, and Intel all could work for your business
• Private Clouds can really deliver serious business benefits

20. Summary
There is now another option for Graphical solutions
It can handle most daily workloads
Use Intel and NVIDIA GRID to provide the right solution
Feel free to reach out to IMSCAD for a demo of either solution
Thanks for listening!
www.imscadglobal.com