SPECviewperf 2020 v3.1 benchmark is a significant update. At Siggraph 2022 in Vancouver, SPEC (Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation) announced the release of its SPECviewperf 2020 v3.1 graphics benchmark. This is a significant update to its industry-standard software for measuring graphics performance when using professional software applications. Measuring … [Read more...] about SPEC’s latest WS graphics benchmark
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The case for desktop workstations
By Neal Leavitt Jon Peddie Research (JPR) recently reported that the overall workstation market volume in Q1’21 grew about 27.7% YoY, a milestone for workstation sales. The strong rebound in workstation shipments was no surprise, as positive signs regarding the pandemic by mid-quarter (in the US and EMEA particularly), along with successful deployment of vaccines (though … [Read more...] about The case for desktop workstations
Intel Q2 2021 results
Q2 revenue is $19.6 billion, flat YoY, $700 million above non-GAAP guidance. Intel said second-quarter revenue exceeded April guidance led by continued strength in the Client Computing Group (CCG) and strong recovery in both Intel's Internet of Things Group (IOTG) and the Enterprise portion of its Data Center Group (DCG). The PC and Mobileye businesses achieved record Q2 … [Read more...] about Intel Q2 2021 results
AMD fills out its lineup with powerful new workstation entries
AMD’s latest workstation lineup includes the W6800, and a W6600 for desktop and mobile. AMD has been rolling out its RDNA 2 across all its product lines first shipping in the fall of 2020. That in itself is noteworthy because AMD has a good story to tell with its broad-based product line. All the products are taking advantage of AMD’s 7-nm process technology, and AMD even … [Read more...] about AMD fills out its lineup with powerful new workstation entries
28 cores coming to workstation CPUs
CPU performance gains are about more than just Moore’s Law. A workstation can be anything from a remote workstation in a virtual machine mode, to an ultra-powerful machine that is a small supercomputer. Moore’s Law is the basic transistor enabler of the processor advancements, but the processors themselves get new features and functions with every generation. When Intel x86 … [Read more...] about 28 cores coming to workstation CPUs
Weighing the options for benchmarking workstation performance
Do you measure to get better workstation performance or choose ignorance as bliss? Special to GraphicSpeak by Bob Cramblitt When it comes to measuring workstation performance, clichès spring to mind: Faster is better. You get what you pay for. Mileage may vary. There is a kernel of truth in all of these sayings or they wouldn't be clichès. But if it's so simple, why … [Read more...] about Weighing the options for benchmarking workstation performance
Why Apple must refresh the Mac Pro
Apple is nearing irrelevance in a surging workstation market. Thermal issues are one problem, market perception is another. By Randall S. Newton In the past few days a flurry of articles have come out discussing an unusual occurrence at Apple: candor about the future of the Mac as a professional computer. It seems the executive team in Cupertino has realized they owe … [Read more...] about Why Apple must refresh the Mac Pro
Workstation market shipment increased 20% in fourth quarter
HP pulls ahead in market share, but all players saw increased sales. The workstation market is thriving. In 2Q16, Jon Peddie Research reported results as inspiring. 3Q16 results were even better, record-setting. 4Q16 results require a new level of superlatives. If a mature market like this one can be said to have a "blowout" quarter, this would be it. With total shipments … [Read more...] about Workstation market shipment increased 20% in fourth quarter
Workstation vendors set sales record in second quarter
Dell and HP continue their battle for market leadership. The workstation market continues to be the shining start of the computer market, setting a quarterly sales record in the second quarter of 2016. The new market report from Jon Peddie Research says 1.1 million name-brand computer workstations were sold in the quarter, up 21.7% from the previous quarter and up 7.8% from … [Read more...] about Workstation vendors set sales record in second quarter
Demand for desktop CAD hardware expected to decline
Use of mobile and virtual workstation use of CAD tools will increase, according to new research survey. A recent survey of engineering and other CAD-using firms reveals spending will go down for desktop PCs and up for mobile products and virtual workstations for CAD use. The data comes as part of the Worldwide CAD Trends 2016 Survey from Business Advantage. Survey results … [Read more...] about Demand for desktop CAD hardware expected to decline