Iray System Requirements

Engineered for Iray. Built to Render Photorealism in Real Time.

Iray is a physically based GPU renderer used across design, animation, and VFX industries. Whether you’re working in Daz Studio, 3ds Max, Rhino, or CATIA, Iray’s performance depends heavily on your GPU power, VRAM, and system stability. It can run on modest hardware—but if you want real-time previews, fast final renders, and freedom to multitask, your system needs to be built for it.

At Signa, we’ve tested Iray across multiple pipelines and host applications. Whether you’re rendering characters, interiors, or animations, our workstations are designed to eliminate lag and let you iterate faster.

⚙️ Processor (CPU) – Smooth Operation While You Render

Iray is GPU-based, but the CPU still matters. It manages scene setup, file handling, and multitasking—especially if you're running other creative tools while rendering.

Recommended CPUs:

• Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

• AMD Ryzen 9000 Series

These processors deliver high single-core speed for responsiveness, plus plenty of threads to keep your system fast during heavy rendering or background tasks.

💡 Using Iray in a hybrid pipeline? We’ll tailor your CPU for Daz, Max, Rhino, or CATIA.

Graphics Card (GPU) – Iray’s Powerhouse

Iray is fully GPU-accelerated and depends on CUDA. Your render speed scales directly with CUDA core count and VRAM—making the GPU your most important investment.

Recommended GPUs:

• NVIDIA RTX 5090 – Top-tier for high-res scenes and animations

• NVIDIA RTX 5080 / 5070 – Ideal for professionals balancing speed and budget

• RTX 5000 Ada (Pro Series) – Great for studios needing certified stability

Why NVIDIA?
Iray is CUDA-exclusive, which means only NVIDIA GPUs will unlock its full power. RTX GPUs also support AI denoising, accelerating both live and final renders.

💡 Need multi-GPU? We build and test systems with 2–4 GPUs, with proper cooling and power support.

Memory (RAM) – Load Scenes, Switch Apps, Stay Stable

System RAM doesn’t directly affect render speed, but it plays a key role when handling large files, multitasking, and running host software like Daz Studio or 3ds Max.

Recommended RAM:

• Minimum: 32GB

• Ideal for most users: 64GB

• Heavy multitasking / large scenes: 128GB+

More memory ensures smooth performance when you’re rendering and sculpting, animating, or editing simultaneously.

Storage (Drives) – Faster Saves, Quicker Loads

Rendering with Iray involves handling large texture files, scene caches, and render outputs. Fast storage reduces wait times and avoids lag during load/save operations.

Recommended setup:

• Primary Drive: 1TB–2TB NVMe SSD for OS and applications

• Secondary NVMe SSD: For active projects, textures, and render outputs

• Archive: High-capacity HDD or NAS for backups and final files

Why NVMe?
NVMe SSDs load scenes and write renders up to 6x faster than SATA SSDs—keeping your entire workflow more responsive.

Why Choose a Signa Workstation for Iray?

✅ Tuned for CUDA-accelerated rendering performance
✅ Multi-GPU ready, thermally tested, and fully stable
✅ Compatible with Daz Studio, 3ds Max, Rhino, and CATIA
✅ Local expert support from our Toronto-based team
✅ Custom-built to fit your software stack and budget

📞 Ready to Render with Iray—Faster and Smoother?
Whether you're building character art or visualizing real-world products, we’ll help you design a workstation that works at your speed.

🔗 Book your free consultation today
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