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Digital Content Creation Application Benchmarks
Intel® Xeon® processor 5000 sequence
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Digital Content Creation megatasking performance
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Benchmark description
Autodesk Maya* 8.5 Mental Ray* render and SPECapc* for 3DS Max* 9.0-Graphics and hardware shader.
Autodesk Maya* 8.5 Mental Ray* render runs at background on number of processor minus one processors. It renders an ASCII scene without graphic in background while SPECapc* for 3DS Max* 9.0-Graphics & hardware shader runs on one logical processor in the foreground. Time (seconds) elapse is reported when workloads are finished. Elapsed time is then converted to Jobs/day as final score.
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SPECapc* for 3ds Max* 9 (CPU rendering)
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Benchmark description
SPECapc* 3ds Max* 9 from Autodesk* is an application-based benchmarking tool used to measure overall workstation performance with two metrics: interactive - combining graphics subsystem plus I/O performance; and rendering - measuring the CPU performance. See www.spec.org for more information.
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SPECapc* for Maya* 2009
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Benchmark description
SPECapc* for Maya* 2009 contains a major new workload - an animated toy store scene donated by AMD - as well as upgrades to the workloads found in SPECapc for Maya 6.5. Nearly 40 individual tests are run on five workload models to reflect the processes used to model, animate, and render scenes in Autodesk Maya 2009. A particular emphasis is placed on testing performance for large texture sizes and multiple viewports. Individual test scores are compiled by the benchmark into composite scores for graphics, CPU, and I/O performance, then factored into an overall composite score. Composite scores are normalized against a reference system for a "bigger-is-better" measurement. Please see www.spec.org for more information on the workloads.
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SPECapc* for LightWave* 9.6 (Multitask score)
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Benchmark description
SPECapc for LightWave 3D v9.6 is performance evaluation software for systems running NewTek LightWave 3D v9.6 software. LightWave is a complete modeling, rendering, and animation solution used worldwide for visual effects in television, film, broadcast graphics, games, visualization, print, and web.
The benchmark, developed in cooperation with NewTek, provides realistic workloads that simulate a typical LightWave 3D workflow. It contains 11 datasets—ranging from 64,000 to 1.75 million polygons—and representing such applications as 3D character animation, architectural review, and industrial design. Scores for individual workloads are composited under three categories: interactive, render, and multitask.
The benchmark puts special emphasis on processes that benefit from multi-threaded computing, such as animation, OpenGL playback, deformations, and high-end rendering that includes ray tracing, radiosity, complex textures, and volumetric lighting.
Please see www.spec.org for more information on the workloads.
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Luxology*
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Benchmark description
Using Luxology modo 401* rendering tool to render a sample data file 8SpheresMonteCarlo.lxo using all threads on the system. Then record the time to finish rendering. Jobs/day measurement calculated by dividing a full 24 hour day (86,400 seconds) by the rendering times in seconds.
Please see www.luxology.com for more information.
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POV-Ray* 3.7 Beta35a (All CPU render)
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Benchmark description
Using POV-Ray* stardard benchmark to render a sample picture of 262144 pixels using all CPUs. PPS (Pixels Per Second) measurement calculated by dividing 262144 by the rendering times in seconds.
The POV-Ray package includes detailed instructions on using the ray-tracer and creating scenes. Many stunning scenes are included with POV-Ray so users can start creating images immediately when they get the package. These scenes can be modified so users do not have to start from scratch. In addition to the pre-defined scenes, a large library of pre-defined shapes and materials is provided.
Please see www.povray.org for more information.
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CINEBENCH* R10 (Multiple CPU rendering)
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Benchmark description
CINEBENCH is a real-world cross platform test suite that evaluates computer's performance capabilities. CINEBENCH is based on MAXON's award-winning animation software CINEMA 4D*, which is used extensively by studios and production houses worldwide for 3D content creation. The test procedure consists of two main components - the graphics card performance test and the CPU performance test.
Please see www.maxon.net for more information.
Intel® Xeon® processor 5500 series based workstations
The Intel® Xeon® processor 5500 series can dramatically advance the efficiency of IT infrastructure and provide unmatched business capabilities. These dual-processor-capable multi-core platforms transform workstations into workstation supercomputers that provide breakthrough performance and energy efficiency to visualize larger and more complex data. This groundbreaking intelligent workstation technology features:
- Intelligent Performance technology adapts to mega-tasking workloads, allocating more performance to demanding applications when available.
- Automated Energy Efficiency that scales energy usage to the workload to achieve optimal performance/watt.
- Flexible expandability that supports more memory and dual graphic adapters for better visualization experience.
Performance tests and ratings are measured using specific computer systems and/or components and reflect the approximate performance of Intel® products as measured by those tests. Any difference in system hardware or software design or configuration may affect actual performance. Buyers should consult other sources of information to evaluate the performance of systems or components they are considering purchasing. For more information on performance tests and on the performance of Intel products, visit www.intel.com/performance/index.htm or call (U.S.) 1-800-628-8686 or 1-916-356-3104. Relative performance is calculated by assigning a baseline value of 1.0 to one benchmark result, and then dividing the actual benchmark result for the baseline platform into each of the specific benchmark results of each of the other platforms, and assigning them a relative performance number that correlates with the performance improvements reported. Intel Performance Benchmark Limitations.
Relative performance for each benchmark is calculated by taking the actual benchmark result for the first platform tested and assigning it a value of 1.0 as a baseline. Relative performance for the remaining platforms tested was calculated by dividing the actual benchmark result for the baseline platform into each of the specific benchmark results of each of the other platforms and assigning them a relative performance number that correlates with the performance improvements reported.
SPEC, SPECapc, SPECint2006, SPECfp2006, SPECjbb, SPECWeb SPECompM*, SPECompL*, and SPECMPI* are trademarks of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation. See www.spec.org for more information. TPC-C, TPC-H, TPC-E are trademarks of the Transaction Processing Council. See www.tpc.org for more information
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) requires a computer system with a processor supporting Intel® HT Technology and an Intel® HT Technology-enabled chipset, BIOS, and operating system. Performance will vary depending on the specific hardware and software you use. For more information including details on which processors support Intel® HT Technology, see www.intel.com/products/ht/hyperthreading_more.htm.
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology requires a Platform with a processor with Intel Turbo Boost Technology capability. Intel Turbo Boost Technology performance varies depending on hardware, software and overall system configuration. Check with your platform manufacturer on whether your system delivers Intel Turbo Boost Technology. For more information, see www.intel.com/technology/turboboost/.
Intel® processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor numbers differentiate features within each processor family, not across different processor families. See www.intel.com/products/processor_number/ for details.
Intel® products are not intended for use in medical, life saving, life sustaining, critical control or safety systems, or in nuclear facility applications. All dates and products specified are for planning purposes only and are subject to change without notice.
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