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The Best Hardware for Blender

Blender is one of the most famous 3D modeling applications in the world, and everyone from bedroom VFX artists to professional 3D animation studios have used this tool to create thrilling worlds, characters and stories.


If you’re looking to get a start in Blender, then virtually any modern computer will do, but if you’re ready to get serious then you’ll need a workstation that’s built for this software to shine.


We’ll discuss what sorts of specs Blender likes, and which if the Titan Workstations in our catalog are the best choices for you and your budget

Recommended Titan Workstations for Blender


CPUs - Does It Blend?

While blender is a very visual software package, most of what you do in your workflow will lean heavily on the CPU. Animation, physics, modeling, and certain types of rendering are all CPU-intensive.


The choice between per-core performance and overall number of cores is tricky when it comes to Blender. On the one hand, fast single-core performance will pay dividends while you work, but if you rely on CPU-rendering, then even CPUs with nearly 100 cores will pay dividends. The situation is similar for physics simulation, but it depends on the specific sim. The requirements for fluid, soft-body, or cloth simulation are different.


As is often the case, we recommend having separate workstations for modeling and animation, and rendering. In that case the modeling and animation workstation will do well with any modern i9 or even i7 (now called Core Ultra 9 or 7), if you want one workstation for both this and CPU rendering, you may be better off with the latest Threadripper PRO CPUs with their massive core counts. Even if it means giving up a little single-threaded performance.


GPUs - The Answer is Clear

GPUs can do almost anything these days, and Blender makes good use of these mini supercomputers. The GPU you have will determine how complex your scenes can be, the quality of the textures, effects, and everything else you want to see in the live view of your work. Blender also has a GPU rendering engine that will work faster with higher-end GPUs.


VRAM also matters here, and having a card like an RTX 4090 or even 3090 with 24GB of VRAM can make a practical difference depending on the exact details of your project and how much VRAM it consumes.


Sadly, Blender can’t use multiple GPUs while you’re designing or animation, but if you use GPU rendering it can make use of multiple GPUs.


You don’t need to use specialized workstation GPUs, but in some cases mainstream cards don’t have enough VRAM. This is why cards like the RTX 4090 and 3090 are appealing, since they perform better than entry-level or mid-range workstation GPUs while having just as much VRAM.

RAM - Remembering All Your Work

Just like VRAM, the amount of RAM you need to get good performance out of Blender really depends on the size and complexity of your project. That being said, we think that any professional computer today should have 32GB of RAM, and at the very least you should leave room to add 32GB more down the road if you can’t afford 64GB from the outset.

Storage - Keeping the Dream Alive

Any modern computer should have an SSD as its primary drive. For blender, we recommend an NVME SSD for your operating system and Blender itself, and if your budget can accommodate it, a second SSD to house your active projects. The primary SSD doesn’t have to be large, 500GB will do just fine, but the secondary SSD should be between 1TB and 2TB to comfortably house your active projects. If your workstation will be running many other apps besides Blender, the primary drive will have to be larger.


However, you can use a single SSD for everything, but might run into performance hitches as it fills up. An archival-grade mechanical drive to store inactive projects is highly recommended unless you have enough additional backup methods to make that redundant.


Titan Computers: Blending the Best Hardware Into Workstations

If you’re still not sure which Titan Workstation will be best for your Blender workflow, you can speak to our consultants to get the best customized workstation for your needs.


Combined with our industry-leading lifetime labor and technical support promise, you’re getting more than a beautifully-crafted workstation, you’re getting a business partner that will keep you going when those deadlines are looming.





LIST OF COMPATIBLE WORKSTATIONS


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Titan A270 - AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Professional  Workstation Computer - up to 16 cores Titan A270 - AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Professional Workstation Computer - up to 16 cores

Our fan-favorite Titan A270 receives a massive multi-core update. Using the latest technology from AMD, this is the perfect machine for users who have plenty of threads in their applications, but are working within a budget. All while trading per-core performance blows with the competition





AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Workstation Computer for:

CAD/CAM • Graphic Design • 3D Modeling • CGI • Computer Animation • Video Editing • Design & Visualization • Gaming

Starting Price: $2,550.00
Titan W24 Octane - Intel Xeon W-2400 Series CPUs Content Creation Workstation PC for CAD, 3D and VR Design, up to 24 CPU Cores Titan W24 Octane - Intel Xeon W-2400 Series CPUs Content Creation Workstation PC for CAD, 3D and VR Design, up to 24 CPU Cores


Virtual and Augmented Reality are set to be two of the most important development areas in professional work, as well as entertainment, education, and many other use cases. The W24 is designed to get you into the ground floor of VR design, and take you wherever you’d want to go in the future.





Intel Xeon W-2400 Series Processors Workstation Computer for:

AI • Machine Learning • 3D Rendering • CAD/CAM • GPU Parallel Computing • 3D Modeling • CGI • Computer Animation • Video Editing • Design & Visualization • Game Engineering

Starting Price: $4,195.00
Titan W622  Octane - Single 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors Workstation PC  for AI, HPC, GPU Computing up to 40 CPU Cores Titan W622 Octane - Single 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors Workstation PC for AI, HPC, GPU Computing up to 40 CPU Cores


The world of workstation computing is changing, and the Titan W622 is equipped with the latest processor technology designed to handle whatever the future may throw at you. With cutting-edge security and CPU-based AI acceleration, the W622 equipped with 3rd-generation scalable Intel Xeon CPUs isn’t just up to 43% faster than the previous generation; it’s smarter too.





3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors Workstation Computer for:

GPU Parallel Computing • Deep Learning • AI • 3D Modeling • Engendering • Computer Animation • Video Editing • Design & Visualization • Gaming

Starting Price: $4,765.00
Titan W34 Octane - Intel Xeon W-3400 Series Processors Workstation PC for Digital Animation, AI, Deep Learning up to 56 CPU Cores Titan W34 Octane - Intel Xeon W-3400 Series Processors Workstation PC for Digital Animation, AI, Deep Learning up to 56 CPU Cores


We’re living in the AI age now, and if you want to develop or run AI models on your local system, you’ll need the hardware to pull it off in practical time frames The Titan W34 Octane offers the latest Intel Xeon AI-acceleration technology to make short work of your AI projects




Intel Xeon W-3400 Series Processors Workstation Computer for:

Architectural Engineering • GPU Parallel Computing Deep Learning • AI • CAD/CAM • Graphic Design • 3D Modeling • CGI • Computer Animation • Video Editing • Design & Visualization • Medical Science

Starting Price: $4,995.00
Titan A790 - AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 7000 Series Workstation PC - up to 96 cores Titan A790 - AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 7000 Series Workstation PC - up to 96 cores


Our Titan A790 OCTANE PRO is a high-performance workstation PC powered by the AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 7000 Series, capable of handling up to 96 cores. This workstation is designed for professionals requiring extreme computing power at a highly-competitive price.





AMD Threadripper Pro 7000 Series Workstation Computer for:

3D Rendering • CAD/CAM • Product Design • 3D Modeling • CGI • Computer Animation • Video Editing • Design & Visualization • Machine Learning • Fluid Dynamics

Starting Price: $5,585.00
Titan W722  Octane - 5th / 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs Gen Intel Xeon CPU Max Series Processors Workstation PC  for AI, HPC, GPU Computing up to 64 CPU Cores Titan W722 Octane - 5th / 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs Gen Intel Xeon CPU Max Series Processors Workstation PC for AI, HPC, GPU Computing up to 64 CPU Cores


The Titan W722 Octane is a masterclass in computing, purpose-built for AI, HPC, and GPU applications, this high-performance workstation does our Octane line of computers proud.





5th / 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs Workstation Computers for:

High Performance Computing • VDI • AI / Deep Learning • Media / Video Streaming • Multi GPU Computing • Animation and Modeling • Design & Visualization • 3D Rendering • Diagnostic Imaging • AI Programing

Starting Price: $5,765.00
Titan A90 Octane - Single AMD EPYC Genoa 9004 Series CPUs Deep Learning / AI Workstation PC up to 96 cores Titan A90 Octane - Single AMD EPYC Genoa 9004 Series CPUs Deep Learning / AI Workstation PC up to 96 cores


The Titan A90 Octane is a single-processor workstation that packs a punch, featuring the AMD EPYC Genoa 9124. This processor operates at 3.0GHz, with a turbo boost of up to 3.7GHz, and boasts 16 cores and 32 threads. The A90 Octane is a powerhouse that can handle up to 96 cores with an upgraded CPU, making it an ideal choice for demanding computational workloads.





AMD EPYC Genoa 9004 Series Workstation Computer for:

Deep Learning • Data Analysis • AI • Machine Learning • Media / Video Streaming • Cloud Gaming • Animation and Modeling • Design & Visualization • 3D Rendering • Diagnostic Imaging

Starting Price: $5,975.00
Titan A790 OCTANE PRO - AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 7000 Series Workstation PC - up to 96 cores Titan A790 OCTANE PRO - AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 7000 Series Workstation PC - up to 96 cores


Our Titan A790 OCTANE PRO is a high-performance workstation PC powered by the AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 7000 Series, capable of handling up to 96 cores. This workstation is designed for professionals requiring extreme computing power at a highly-competitive price.





AMD Threadripper Pro 7000 Series Workstation Computer for:

3D Rendering • CAD/CAM • Product Design • 3D Modeling • CGI • Computer Animation • Video Editing • Design & Visualization • Machine Learning • Fluid Dynamics

Starting Price: $6,085.00
   
 
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