3d Modeling and Rendering

[Jean- Claude]

Hello Everyone,

 

I am new to this and I am deeply interested in getting involved with 3d modeling, rendering and video editing, that kind of stuff. However, I can't decide between the fx-8350 or the core i5 4690k and I am also on the fence about choosing the GTX 960 or the r9 285 graphics card for the same task. What should I choose and why?

 

Any feedback is appreciated.

 

 

[cheeze_tartz]

Get the FX-8350 if you're video editing/rendering (because of it's extra cores) but for pretty much any other task (like gaming), the i5 will always win. Also you can get an R9 280x for around the same price as the 960. It will deliver much better performance.

[thekeemo]

8350+960

more cores = more efficent = faster

nvidia = more support with 3d software but if the software supports open cl 280x

[Enderman]

I would pick the 4690k because even though the 8350 can render a few minutes faster, the 4690k will give you snappier response when modelling or editing since those tasks are not multithreaded

[Jean- Claude]

Does AMD have anything similar to Nvidia's cuda acceleration?

[thekeemo]

Does AMD have anything similar to Nvidia's cuda acceleration?

nope just much better OpenCL

[Jean- Claude]

nope just much better OpenCLand

so how likely am I to encounter OpenCL applications or I should not worry about it??

[thekeemo]

so how likely am I to encounter OpenCL applications or I should not worry about it??

3DS max doesnt without plugins and same with blender

 

adobe stuff does but they dont have a 3d suite

[strykeofdesign]

Always go for more cores for 3D modeling, renders way faster. Hyper threading works well to.

[thekeemo]

Always go for more cores for 3D modeling, renders way faster. Hyper threading works well to.

but usually alot more expenive 4690 vs 4790

BTW a xeon 1241 is a 4790 without the igpu but cheaper so that is an option

[strykeofdesign]

but usually alot more expenive 4690 vs 4790

BTW a xeon 1241 is a 4790 without the igpu but cheaper so that is an option

Yeah, I'm a graphic designer and the i7-4790k works great for me. The 8 threads work flawlessly (most of the time)

[Faceman]

Hello Everyone,

 

I am new to this and I am deeply interested in getting involved with 3d modeling, rendering and video editing, that kind of stuff. However, I can't decide between the fx-8350 or the core i5 4690k and I am also on the fence about choosing the GTX 960 or the r9 285 graphics card for the same task. What should I choose and why?

 

Any feedback is appreciated.

Figure out what specific programs you will be using, because not all programs benefit from more threads, a lot of them prefer stronger one.  Also, an overclocked i5 matches an FX8 when it comes to rendering, so really the i5 is the much better all-rounder, albeit at a higher price.

 

Again, check the programs and benchmarks for those programs before making a decision.

[Jean- Claude]

Figure out what specific programs you will be using, because not all programs benefit from more threads, a lot of them prefer stronger one.  Also, an overclocked i5 matches an FX8 when it comes to rendering, so really the i5 is the much better all-rounder, albeit at a higher price.

 

Again, check the programs and benchmarks for those programs before making a decision.

I could check all the programs I might use however since I am new to this I am open to all. So I am really looking for compatibility over usability.

[Faceman]

I could check all the programs I might use however since I am new to this I am open to all. So I am really looking for compatibility over usability.

I would get the i5 or better yet the i7 to air on the side of caution.

 

Workstation related stuff is not my strong suit, so hopefully the other guy can help you out, but based on the benchmarks I have seen, it is only in select programs, typically rendering where an FX8 is viable, and even then, an overclocked i5 bridges the gap.

[thekeemo]

Yeah, I'm a graphic designer and the i7-4790k works great for me. The 8 threads work flawlessly (most of the time)

3D rendering is idk 10-50 times more intensive than video editing.. Which is 10-50 times more intensive than graphic design. I know because I do all 3.

[strykeofdesign]

3D rendering is idk 10-50 times more intensive than video editing.. Which is 10-50 times more intensive than graphic design. I know because I do all 3.

Same, I do motion and 3d design as well, but my i7-4970k is a champ paired with my 2 nvidea 970 ftw+ cards. The cuda cores help in any adobe program, and the extra threads almost double my rendering speeds in 3ds max and cinema 4d.

[Jean- Claude]

I would get the i5 or better yet the i7 to air on the side of caution.

 

Workstation related stuff is not my strong suit, so hopefully the other guy can help you out, but based on the benchmarks I have seen, it is only in select programs, typically rendering where an FX8 is viable, and even then, an overclocked i5 bridges the gap.

Good point but I am not willing to pay the extra for an i7 and I think the fx 8350 will be good enough since it can also overclock

[thekeemo]

Same, I do motion and 3d design as well, but my i7-4970k is a champ paired with my 2 nvidea 970 ftw+ cards. The cuda cores help in any adobe program, and the extra threads almost double my rendering speeds in 3ds max and cinema 4d.

agreed. Look at my signature..

[strykeofdesign]

agreed. Look at my signature..

Nice portfolio, i'll add you on Skype if you maybe ever want to work with me, I can teach you a few things as well. http://www.youtube.com/strykeofdesign

[thekeemo]

Nice portfolio, i'll add you on Skype if you maybe ever want to work with me, I can teach you a few things as well. http://www.youtube.com/strykeofdesign

sounds good I haven't been able to figure out c4k or blender so I can split tasks

[Jean- Claude]

_{Seems like my post helped more than just me}  

[Jean- Claude]

Nice portfolio, i'll add you on Skype if you maybe ever want to work with me, I can teach you a few things as well. http://www.youtube.com/strykeofdesign

 

 

sounds good I haven't been able to figure out c4k or blender so I can split tasks

Seems like my post helped more than just me