More threads or more cores for rendering work

[Jtakla12]

Wich cpu is better for rendering :

 

 i7-9700K (8-Core, 12MB Cache, 3.6 GHz up to 4.9GHz w/ Turbo Boost) (8 threads) 

I9-8950HK ( 6 core, 12 MB cache 2.9GHz up to 4.8

(12 threads) 

 

 

[Shimejii]

The 9700k Should be better overall than a laptop part, but its gonna be pretty close unless your chip gets thermally limited due to the laptop cooling design

[Snipergod87]

i7 as the laptop part will probably run into thermal or possibly power limitations depending on how the laptop manufacturer implemented throttling.

[Jtakla12]

Well i m refering it to the new the alienware m51

[Jurrunio]

20 minutes ago, Jtakla12 said:

Well i m refering it to the new the alienware m51

51m uses desktop CPUs so I'm not sure why are you listing out the 8950HK

[Jtakla12]

2 hours ago, Jurrunio said:

51m uses desktop CPUs so I'm not sure why are you listing out the 8950HK

Yes i know but i was wondering wich one of them is better because i was considering the 8950hk with the alienware 17r5 for a lower price 

[genexis_x]

It depends on the cooling solution of that specific model

 

If you want best CPU performance in laptop chassis, get a P775/P870 with 8700K (or better) from resellers that offer delided CPUs like HIDevolution and ObsidianPC

[Jtakla12]

Wich of these cpu s will do. Etter for rendering work (on a laptop) (vray renders), 

 

Intel 8th Gen Core i7-8700 6 Core, 12 Thread, 12MB Cache, Processor, 3.2 - 4.6 GHz

Intel 9th Gen Core i7-9700K 8 Core, 8 Thread, 12MB Cache, Processor, 3.6 - 4.9 GHz 

[WoodenMarker]

9700k.

 

Literally the first google result for '9700k vray benchmark': https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/V-Ray-CPU-Rendering-Intel-Core-i7-9700K-i9-9900K-Performance-1260/

[Jtakla12]

Hahaha thank you

 

[Nocte]

Can you even fit a 9700k in a laptop? (unless you got one of those that can fit desktop CPUs)

[genexis_x]

1 hour ago, Nocte said:

Can you even fit a 9700k in a laptop? (unless you got one of those that can fit desktop CPUs)

Yes

2 hours ago, Jtakla12 said:

Wich of these cpu s will do

Depends on the cooling capability of the model, 8700 can be faster than 9700K and vice versa

[W-L]

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[unclefarkus]

Check out the Vray benchmark tool and compare results on hardware. I’ve rendered on a 16 core (32 thread) Threadripper with similar times as an 8 core i7.

 

I’d recommend perusing the Chaos Group forums as they’ll be able to give you more insight.

 

One thing that is absolutely certain is that your renders are going to be slow as dirt on a laptop. Don’t expect any high res images with grass or too many reflections without worrying that you are literally burning your laptop to bits.

 

The A-51 would be your best bet. Highly recommend building a desktop and locking it up at your university’s studio. That’s what I did when I was in architecture school.

 

or check out the other software Roarkitect recommended in the other thread if you want to live on a laptop with less demanding, faster, and arguably more capable stuff. Those rendering engines are not only the future, but they’re the present.