This hardware recommendation applies to workstations for Vertex CAD program versions 2023 (29.0).


2022-11-04






Operating system, main memory and hard disk of a workstation


Operating system

  • Windows 10/11
  • 64-bit UK/FIN

Main memory

  • 8 GB for basic use
  • 16 GB or 42 GB for large models (like in Plant application)

Hard disk

  • 256 GB SSD or more



Workstation graphics card

The example list below is intended as a guideline.

Nvidia's various Quadro/GeForce models intended for CAD design product groups are released frequently.

For Vertex, the most important thing is the advantage of these Nvidia product group drivers, i.e. the DirectX interface support they contain works most reliably.


Desktops

  • Nvidia Quadro K1200/K2200/P1000/P2000/P4000 /T1000/T2000 /RTX and /RTX A series
  • Nvidia GeForce RTX2000/RTX3000 series

Laptops

  • Nvidia Quadro M1200/M2200/P1000/P2000/P3200/T1000/T2000 /RTX and /RTX A series
  • Nvidia Quadro M620/P600/T600 (budget option)
  • Nvidia GeForce RTX A2000/RTX A3000 series





Workstation processor

The example list below is intended as a guideline.

Today's processors have a large number of cores and they bring benefits in many situations.

In CAD use, most of the time you get the best benefit when you choose a processor with a high single-core max. clock frequency (Intel® Turbo Boost Technology).



Desktops

For example:

  • INTEL® Core™ i9-13900K 3.0GHz, 24 core, where maximum for one core 5.8 GHz (Intel® Turbo Boost Technology)
  • INTEL® Core™ i9-12900K 3.2GHz, 16 core, where maximum for one core 5.2 GHz (Intel® Turbo Boost Technology)
  • INTEL® Core™ i9-11900K 3.5GHz, 8 core, where maximum for one core 5.3 GHz (Intel® Turbo Boost Technology)
  • INTEL® Core™ i7-13700K 3.4GHz, 16 core, where maximum for one core 5.4 GHz (Intel® Turbo Boost Technology)
  • INTEL® Core™ i7-11700K 3.6GHz, 8 core, where maximum for one core 5.0 GHz (Intel® Turbo Boost Technology)
  • INTEL® Core™ i9-10900K 3.7GHz, 10 core, where maximum for one core 5.3 GHz (Intel® Turbo Boost Technology)
  • INTEL® Core™ i7-10700K 3.8GHz, 8 core, where maximum for one core 5.1 GHz (Intel® Turbo Boost Technology)
  • INTEL® Core™ i9-9900K 3.6GHz, 8 core, where maximum for one core 5.0 GHz (Intel® Turbo Boost Technology)
  • INTEL® Core™ i7-8700K 3.7GHz, 6 core, where maximum for one core 4.7 GHz (Intel® Turbo Boost Technology)
  • INTEL® Core™ i7-7700K 4.2GHz, 4 core, where maximum for one core 4.5 GHz (Intel® Turbo Boost Technology)
  • INTEL® Core™ i5-13600K 3.5GHz, 14 core, where maximum for one core 5.1 GHz (Intel® Turbo Boost Technology)
  • INTEL® Core™ i5-11600K 3.9GHz, 6 core, where maximum for one core 4.9 GHz (Intel® Turbo Boost Technology)

Laptops

For example:

  • INTEL® Core™ i9-12900H 2.5GHz, 14 core, where maximum for one core 5.0 GHz (Intel® Turbo Boost Technology)
  • INTEL® Core™ i9-11950H 2.6GHz, 8 core, where maximum for one core 5.0 GHz (Intel® Turbo Boost Technology)
  • INTEL® Core™ i7-12700H 2.3GHz, 14 core, where maximum for one core 4.7 GHz (Intel® Turbo Boost Technology)
  • INTEL® Core™ i7-11850H 2.4GHz, 8 core, where maximum for one core 4.8 GHz (Intel® Turbo Boost Technology)
  • INTEL® Core™ i9-10885H 2.4GHz, 8 core, where maximum for one core 5.3 GHz (Intel® Turbo Boost Technology)
  • INTEL® Core™ i7-10850H 2.7GHz, 6 core, where maximum for one core 5.1 GHz (Intel® Turbo Boost Technology)
  • INTEL® Core™ i7-10750H 2.6GHz, 6 core, where maximum for one core 5.0 GHz (Intel® Turbo Boost Technology)
  • INTEL® Core™ i9-9880H 2.3GHz, 8 core, where maximum for one core 4.8 GHz (Intel® Turbo Boost Technology)
  • INTEL® Core™ i7-9750H 2.6GHz, 6 core, where maximum for one core 4.5 GHz (Intel® Turbo Boost Technology)
  • INTEL® Core™ i7-8850H 2.6GHz, 6 core, where maximum for one core 4.3 GHz (Intel® Turbo Boost Technology)


Workstation examples


Desktops

HP Workstation Z2 TWR G9

  • INTEL Core i7-12700K 3.6GHz  (max. 5.0 GHz Intel® Turbo Boost Technology )
  • 12 cores / Hyper-Threading
  • Main memory recommendation 32 GB or more
  • SSD 512GB or more
  • Nvidia Quadro RTX A2000 / RTX A3000
  • Network card 1 Gbit/s
  • Keyboard + optical wheel mouse
  • Windows 10/11 UK/FIN 64 bit
  • 3-Year on-site warranty


15" laptops

HP ZBook Power G9

  • Intel Core i7-12700H  ( where maximum for one core 4.7 Ghz )
  • 14 cores / Hyper-Threading
  • 15.6" IPS 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
  • 1 Tt SSD - NVMe,TLC
  • 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5 SDRAM
  • Nvidia Quadro RTX A2000
  • Weight 1.9 kg
  • Windows 10/11 UK/FIN 64 bit
  • 3-Year on-site warranty

HP ZBook Studio G9

  • Intel Core i9-12900H  ( where maximum for one core 5.0 Ghz )
  • 14 cores / Hyper-Threading
  • 15.6inch IPS 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
  • 1 Tt SSD - NVMe,TLC
  • 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5 SDRAM
  • Nvidia RTX A3000 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
  • Weight 1.73 kg
  • Windows 10/11 UK/FIN 64 bit
  • 3-Year on-site warranty

16" laptop

HP ZBook Fury 16 G9

  • Intel Core i7-12850HX ( where maximum for one core 4.8 Ghz )
  • 16 cores / Hyper-Threading
  • 16" IPS 1920 x 1200
  • 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5 SDRAM
  • 1 Tt SSD NVMe, TLC
  • Nvidia RTX A2000 / Intel UHD Graphics
  • Weight 2.44 kg
  • Windows 10/11 UK/FIN 64 bit
  • 3-Year on-site warranty