by Bob Cramblitt There's a line of reasoning that goes like this: If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it's probably a duck. The assumption is that something can be identified by its characteristics and unique behavior. But, as we all know, looks and behavior can be deceiving. Such is the case with a PC versus a workstation. They can … [Read more...] about PC versus workstation: The differences matter
One size rarely fits all in benchmarks or shoes
The varied aspects of GPU performance. By Bob Cramblitt It seems to be human nature to place things into large buckets that fit our preconceptions or simplify our day-to-day lives. But it very rarely works. That one-size-fits-all sweater ends up fitting nobody the way it should, and the food in that everything-for-everybody buffet just isn't the quality you want when dining … [Read more...] about One size rarely fits all in benchmarks or shoes
Analyst JPR releases report on ray traced rendering
Report gives insights into applications in manufacturing, product design, architecture, and entertainment. By Kenneth Wong Jon Peddie Research (JPR), which specializes in the graphics technology sector, recently published a report on ray tracing, a physically accurate rendering technology now in use in product design, manufacturing, architecture, and entertainment. The … [Read more...] about Analyst JPR releases report on ray traced rendering
Jon Peddie Research’s Market Watch reports GPU shipments down in Q4’18 from last quarter
The PC GPU market decreased year-to-year by 3.3%, sequentially GPU shipments decreased 2.6%. Jon Peddie Research, the market research firm for the computer graphics industry, has released its quarterly Market Watch report on world-wide GPU shipments used in PCs for Q4'18. Overall GPU shipments decreased -2.65% from last quarter, AMD shipments decreased -6.8%, Nvidia … [Read more...] about Jon Peddie Research’s Market Watch reports GPU shipments down in Q4’18 from last quarter
Enterprise VR with human eye resolution
Varjo says the VR-1’s full field of view covers 87 degrees. By Ted Pollak When I first encountered Varjo’s human eye resolution VR HMD in 2017, it was impressive but rough around the edges. The company, based in Helsinki, has since grown from 12 to 112 people and has raised $51 million. Their headset is targeted to design and simulation customers. The Varjo HMD is … [Read more...] about Enterprise VR with human eye resolution