Choosing the Right GPU

Choosing the Right GPU: AI vs. Rendering vs. Simulation

Not all GPUs are built the same and the right one for your workload depends on how you use it. Whether you're training AI models, rendering 3D scenes, or simulating complex scientific processes, IronGPU offers optimized configurations based on performance, memory, cost, and reliability.

GPU Types & Use Case Overview

• NVIDIA A100 / H100: Ideal for deep learning training, LLMs, and HPC simulation. High memory bandwidth and FP64 support.
• NVIDIA A40 / A30 / L40: Excellent for inference, rendering, or hybrid workloads. High VRAM, no display output, server-grade cooling.
• NVIDIA RTX 4090 / 6000 ADA: Great for high-end rendering, real-time workflows, or small-scale training. Display-ready and high CUDA core count.
• AMD Instinct MI Series: Targeted at HPC simulation workloads with support for ROCm and OpenCL.

Best GPU for AI & Deep Learning

• Training Large Models: NVIDIA H100 or A100 for multi-GPU setups using TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Edge Inference: NVIDIA A10, T4, or A30 optimized for energy efficiency and low-latency serving.
• Memory Needs: Choose higher VRAM (40GB 80GB) for large batch sizes and image/video inputs.

Best GPU for 3D Rendering & Visualization

• Interactive Workflows: RTX 4090, 4080, or A6000 ADA for Blender, Unreal, Autodesk, and real-time engines.
• Offline Render Farms: A40 or RTX 6000 ADA for parallel frame rendering across nodes.
• GPU Ray Tracing: Look for RT cores and high CUDA core count for physically accurate rendering.

Best GPU for Scientific & HPC Compute

• Simulation & Modeling: NVIDIA A100/H100 or AMD Instinct MI250 for double-precision (FP64) accuracy.
• Genomics & CFD: Multi-GPU setups with InfiniBand for high-throughput simulation clusters.
• VRAM Requirements: Large memory is essential for massive datasets and molecular modeling.

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