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In this blog post, I will go over the hardware considerations I used when putting together a system for benchmarking GPU performance for Deep Learning using Ubuntu 18.04, NVIDIA GPU Cloud (NGC) and TensorFlow. Keep in mind that everyone will have different budgets and requirements for their own systems, which can and will result in a wide range of configurations. My particular list should serve only as a reference; your system will likely be different based on your own requirements.

Before we dive into the details, let’s go over what we are seeking to accomplish.  Our goal is to build a system to test the compute performance between different GPUs; therefore the GPU should be the only variable that changes between the different test runs.  To ensure the consistency of our tests, we will remove any potential bottlenecks that will negatively impact GPU performance. 

Topics: PNY, NVIDIA, NVIDIA Quadro, PNYPRO, NVIDIA GPU Cloud, Pro Tip, Turing, Quadro RTX, Artificial Intelligence, GeForce RTX, NGC, GPU-accelerated machine learning, NVIDIA CUDA, CUDA-X, Linux, Tensorflow, benchmark

Having spent over seven years at Psyop, LA in roles including CG Supervisor and VFX Supervisor, Johnathan Iwata is no stranger to the demands that creating production-ready renders places on a workstation.  In this article Iwata puts the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 6000 through its paces and reveals how this professional GPU improves the performance and efficiency of his workflow.

Topics: PNY, NVIDIA, GPU, Rendering, NVIDIA Quadro, NVIDIA GPU, PNY PRO, Workflows, GPU rendering, VFX

Now available as a public beta, Autodesk Arnold 5.3 gives artists a first look at Autodesk’s Quadro RTX accelerated rendering software. From look development to lighting, RTX-based GPU acceleration brings fluid interactivity and unprecedented speed to rendering workflows, reducing interations and time from inspiration to finished image.

“We’ve worked closely with NVIDIA to optimize Arnold GPU to run on the latest RTX technology, and look forward to continuing to collaborate to bring our customers the highest quality rendering.” Said Chris Vienneau, Senior Director, Media & Entertainment Products, Autodesk.

Topics: PNY, NVIDIA, Rendering, NVIDIA Quadro, NVIDIA GPU, PNY PRO, Workflows, Autodesk, 30-day trial, Quadro RTX, nvidia quadro rtx, Autodesk Arnold, Arnold 5.3

At PNY PRO we are always excited to see and share the spectacular designs our customers create using NVIDIA graphics boards. To celebrate the launch of the latest RTX GPUs from NVIDIA, we are inviting our talented creators to participate in the new RTX for Creators contest, which offers the chance to win an NVIDIA Quadro GPU. We will share some of the entries received throughout the contest on our web site. To enter the contest or view examples of creations submitted, visit: www.pny.com/creators

PNY PRO is challenging all NVIDIA users to create a visually compelling design using at least one 3D software modeling and rendering application. All participants can upload up to three images/videos of their original work; the images should be at least FHD (1080p) 1920 x 1080 resolution. The RTX Creators Contest will run until June 30, 2019 and the wining entry will receive an NVIDIA Quadro P2000. 

Topics: PNY, NVIDIA, NVIDIA GPU, NVIDIA Quadro P2000, PNYPRO, Giveaway, Contest, Quadro RTX, nvidia quadro rtx, rtx for creators

With two NVIDIA Quadro RTX 6000 GPUs powering its new Silverdraft DemonVR solution, Toyota was free to integrate VR into their development workflow, freeing up creativity, avoiding unnecessary Rapid Prototype time delays and expenses, and reducing travel costs by creating new opportunities for collaboration. 

Topics: PNY, NVIDIA, VR Ready, NVIDIA GPU, Quadro for VR, VR Solution, PNYPRO, Quadro RTX, nvidia quadro rtx, RAPIDS, case study, Toyota, Silverdraft

SOLIDWORKS Visualize is a powerful tool used by engineers and designers to turn CAD files into photorealistic rendered images or immersive VR experiences. The ability to quickly generate photorealistic quality rendering is crucial for design reviews, factory floor (or other) training, and collaboration with marketing and sales.

Topics: PNY, Quadro, NVIDIA, GeForce, GPU, Solidworks, NVIDIA Quadro, Solidworks Visual Professional, Visualize, Quadro for VR, NVIDIA GPUs, NVIDIA Quadro GPUs, PNYPRO, Pro Tip

PNY’s new Watch2Win contest has started! WATCH2WIN has long been the foundation of PNY's graphics e-learning program for customers who use NVIDIA Quadro professional graphics boards to accelerate their workflow. WATCH one of the NVIDIA Quadro GPU product snapshots at www.pny.com/W2W to learn which of these advanced pro graphics solutions are right for you and be entered into the contest for a chance to WIN an NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 Powered Workstation from Puget Systems.

 

Topics: PNY, NVIDIA, Virtual Reality, NVIDIA Quadro, Puget Systems, Watch2Win, CAD, Media, NVIDIA Quadro GPUs, PNYPRO, NVIDIA RTX Technology, nvidia quadro rtx, nvidia quadro rtx 4000

The Quadro RTX 4000 is already making an impression on the tech community with positive results and projected success. Print and web publications with years of industry involvement such as Develop 3D and Techgage are devoted to providing professionals the technical information they need. They, and others, are committed to their readership and focus on product and workflow enhancements, such as the Quadro RTX 4000, that improve productivity and creativity.

“Compared to previous generations, there’s more than immediately meets the eye with Quadro RTX. The architecture bump from Pascal to Turing in itself represents a big boost in performance (and efficiency), but the addition of Tensor and RT cores helps set RTX apart from the rest of the market." - Rob Williams, Techgage

Topics: PNY, Quadro, NVIDIA, GPUs, NVIDIA Quadro, AI, Professional Graphics, NVIDIA GPU, PNY PRO, Graphics Solutions, NVIDIA GPUs, NVIDIA Quadro GPUs, PNYPRO, Pascal GPUs, realtime ray tracing, designers, engineers, Professional Visualization Solutions, Architecture, Engineering, realtime design, Turing, RT Cores, ray tracing, NVIDIA Architecture, Quadro RTX, RTX 4000, NVIDIA Turing Architecture, nvidia quadro rtx, Artificial Intelligence

Today, we will conclude our three part discussion about VirtualLink.

In Tip #7, we covered the intended application of VirtualLink to simplify future VR headset connection, then in Tip #9, we covered the alternative applications, such as high-speed data transfer and easy monitor hook up. Today, we will cover the potential issues with the inclusion of this new standard and how PNY can assist you in dealing with these issues.

Topics: PNY, Quadro, NVIDIA, GeForce, GPU, NVIDIA Quadro, Quadro for VR, VR capability, VR Solution, NVIDIA GPUs, NVIDIA Quadro GPUs, PNYPRO, VR Headset, Pro Tip, virtuallink

Excitement and anticipation were everywhere at the NVIDIA GPU Technology Conference (GTC) 2019.  GTC’s speaker roster reads like a who’s who in AI and deep learning.  The expectation was high for NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang to announce new industry-disruptive technologies during his keynote address.  Last year it was the launch of NVIDIA RTX real-time ray tracing technology. This year Jensen took it a step further with the introduction of NVIDIA- RTX-powered Data Science Workstations and expanded NVIDIA RTX Server offerings.

 

 

 

 

Topics: PNY, NVIDIA, GPUs, GPU, Rendering, GPU Technology Conference, NVIDIA Quadro, workstation, Professional Graphics, NVIDIA GPU, PNYPRO, GTC Sponsor, NVIDIA RTX Technology, ray tracing, GTC, nvidia quadro rtx, Artificial Intelligence, JensenHuang, GTC2019, QuadroRTX8000, RTX Server, Data Science Workstation