How to configure your workstation for Solidworks 2024
Solidworks is an intuitive CAD software designed for designers and engineers to streamline the product development process. By simplifying the work steps, innovative designs can be brought to market faster. With the configuration of our hardware matched to Solidworks and the optimized installation of the desired operating system, we achieve up to 20% more performance.
Powerful processors for SolidWorks 2024: Maximum performance for your design projects
When using SolidWorks 2024, CPU requirements vary depending on the complexity of the projects. Here are recommendations for Intel CPUs that are suitable for small, medium and complex projects:
Small projects
- For smaller projects that do not involve extremely large assemblies or very complex simulations, mid-range Intel Core processors are more than sufficient.
- Intel Core i5-13600K: This CPU offers a good balance between price and performance, with 14 cores (6 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores) and high single-thread performance, which is crucial for many CAD tasks.
Medium projects
- For medium projects that involve larger assemblies and more complex simulations, a more powerful CPU is needed.
- Intel Core i7-13700K: This CPU has 16 cores (8 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores) and offers excellent performance for more intensive CAD work. The high clock speed and the additional cores ensure smooth processing of medium-sized projects.
Complex projects
- For very large assemblies and complex simulations, powerful processors with many cores and high reliability are required. This is where the Intel Xeon processors come into play.
- Intel Xeon W-2275: This workstation CPU has 14 cores and supports ECC memory, which is crucial for stability and data integrity in large projects. It offers excellent multi-core performance and reliability.
- 2 x Intel Xeon Gold 6262: With 2 x 24 cores and even higher performance, this CPU is ideal for the most demanding tasks in SolidWorks 2024, including extensive simulations and very large assemblies.
The best memory for SolidWorks 2024: Optimal performance for your CAD applications
- For smaller projects that do not require extremely large assemblies or highly complex simulations, a moderate amount of RAM is sufficient. Fast access to data and smooth work processes are the priority. For small assemblies and less complex tasks, 16 GB DDR4 RAM offers sufficient capacity and speed. This configuration enables smooth use of SolidWorks 2024 and ensures that all basic functions can be performed optimally.
Medium projects:
- Medium projects require more memory to handle larger assemblies and more complex simulations. More memory ensures that multiple tasks can be performed efficiently at the same time. 32 GB DDR4 RAM: This configuration is ideal for medium projects and enables the processing of larger assemblies and more complex tasks. 32 GB RAM provides enough capacity to run multiple applications simultaneously and ensures that SolidWorks 2024 runs smoothly and without lag.
- Complex projects require a significant amount of RAM to handle very large assemblies and extensive simulations efficiently. High memory capacity is critical here to process data quickly and reliably. 64 GB to 128 GB DDR4 or DDR5 RAM:
- For very large assemblies and demanding simulations, this configuration offers the necessary capacity and performance. The higher memory capacity ensures that even the most complex tasks can be performed smoothly and offers enough headroom for future requirements and expansion.
Choosing the right graphics card for SolidWorks 2024: How to make the best decision
In the world of computer-aided design (CAD), SolidWorks 2024 plays a key role for engineers and designers. To fully exploit the power of this software, choosing the right graphics card is crucial. Our Enterprise Workstation, equipped with certified Nvidia graphics cards, offers first-class graphics performance for small, medium and complex projects.
Small projects:
- For smaller projects that involve less complex assemblies and simple simulations, a graphics card is required that offers a good balance between performance and cost.
- Nvidia Quadro RTX A2000: This graphics card is ideal for small projects and offers 6 GB of GDDR6 memory. It delivers excellent performance for basic CAD tasks and ensures smooth and precise representation of 3D models.
Medium projects:
- For medium projects that involve larger assemblies and more complex simulations, a more powerful graphics card is necessary. It must be able to efficiently process multiple CAD applications simultaneously.
- Nvidia Quadro RTX 4000: With 8 GB of GDDR5X memory, this graphics card offers sufficient performance for medium-sized projects. It enables fast and precise representation of larger assemblies and improves efficiency when processing more complex tasks.
Complex projects:
- For very large assemblies and complex simulations, powerful graphics cards with high memory capacity and excellent computing power are required. These cards must be able to handle even the most demanding tasks without delays.
- Nvidia Quadro RTX 4000 ADA: With 20 GB of GDDR6 memory and RT cores for real-time ray tracing, this graphics card offers outstanding performance for complex projects. It enables realistic representation and fast calculations of large assemblies and detailed simulations.
- Nvidia Quadro RTX A5000: For the most demanding tasks, this graphics card offers 24 GB of GDDR6 memory and even higher computing power. It is ideal for very large assemblies and extensive simulations and provides unmatched graphics performance and efficiency.
When is the use of a second GPU useful?
Are you using Solidworks Visualize and dealing with large renderings? In this case, a second graphics card can make all the difference. Solidworks Visualize uses Nvidia Quadro graphics cards for the rendering process. Your renderings will be processed much faster. For large rendering runs, we recommend using one or two Nvidia Quadro RTX 4000 ADA (20GB) or 2 x Quadro A6000 (48GB) with full Pascal power. Graphics cards with GDDR6 graphics memory have a peak data rate of 16 GB / s and are therefore twice as fast as a graphics card with GDDR5 graphics memory.
Enterprise Workstation for Solidworks 2024: Maximum performance with Samsung NVMe SSDs
To fully exploit the power of Solidworks, a fast and reliable storage solution is essential. Samsung NVMe SSDs are known for their outstanding speed and reliability and offer the ideal storage solution for any project size. Here's how you can optimally equip your Enterprise Workstation with Samsung NVMe SSDs for small, medium and complex projects.
Samsung NVMe SSDs for small projects
- For smaller projects in Autodesk Civil 3D 2024, such as planning small plots of land or simple road construction projects, a fast and reliable SSD is crucial. Recommended models are:
- Samsung 970 EVO Plus (250 GB - 500 GB): This SSD offers excellent performance with read speeds of up to 3,500 MB/s and write speeds of up to 3,300 MB/s. It is ideal for users looking for a cost-effective solution for smaller projects.
- Samsung 980 (250GB - 500GB): This NVMe SSD also offers high speeds and is a cost-effective option for smooth workflows and quick access to project files.
- These SSDs ensure fast loading times and smooth workflows for smaller projects, increasing efficiency and productivity.
Samsung NVMe SSDs for medium-sized projects
- Medium-sized projects, such as planning residential developments or smaller infrastructure, require larger storage capacities and even higher speeds. Recommended models are:
- Samsung 970 EVO Plus (1TB): With a capacity of 1TB, this SSD offers enough storage space for larger project data. Its high read and write speeds ensure fast data access and efficient workflows.
- Samsung 980 Pro (1TB): This high-end SSD offers outstanding performance with read speeds of up to 7,000MB/s and write speeds of up to 5,000MB/s. It is ideal for demanding applications and medium-sized projects.
- These SSDs allow engineers and planners to work on their projects efficiently and benefit from fast data access, which significantly increases overall productivity.
Samsung NVMe SSDs for complex projects
- Complex projects, such as planning large urban infrastructures or extensive civil engineering projects, require the highest storage capacities and extremely fast data transfer rates. Recommended models are:
- Samsung 980 Pro (2 TB): This SSD not only offers a high storage capacity of 2 TB, but also extremely fast read and write speeds. It is ideal for processing large amounts of data and complex models.
- Samsung 990 Pro (up to 2 TB): This latest generation of Samsung NVMe SSDs offers even higher speeds and improved energy efficiency. With read speeds of up to 7,450 MB/s and write speeds of up to 6,900 MB/s, it is perfect for the most demanding projects.
- These high-performance SSDs ensure that even the largest and most complex projects can be processed quickly and efficiently, while providing the reliability needed for professional applications.
