Lumion System Requirements

Engineered for Lumion. Built for Real-Time Architectural Rendering.

Lumion makes architectural visualization fast, intuitive, and stunning—but only if your hardware can keep up. From smooth real-time previews to lightning-fast photorealistic renders, you need a system that doesn’t stutter, freeze, or crash under pressure.

At Signa, we’ve tested Lumion with real-world architectural workflows to find out exactly which components matter most. Whether you're rendering interiors, exteriors, or full fly-through animations, our systems help you build, visualize, and deliver—without the wait.

⚙️ Processor (CPU) – Faster Exports, Smoother Scenes

Lumion is partially CPU-dependent, especially when handling complex scenes, preparing geometry, or exporting videos. A fast CPU ensures your system stays responsive even with large models.

Recommended CPUs for Lumion:

• Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

• AMD Ryzen 9000 Series

These CPUs offer high clock speeds and enough cores to handle real-time editing, asset loading, and simultaneous multi-software use (SketchUp, Revit, Rhino, etc.).

💡 Using Lumion alongside CAD, BIM, or 3D modeling tools? Let us know—we can balance your build for your entire workflow.

Graphics Card (GPU) – The #1 Priority for Lumion

Lumion is extremely GPU-intensive. Your graphics card drives the entire real-time render engine. The more CUDA cores and VRAM you have, the better your scene preview and final render speeds.

Recommended GPUs:

• NVIDIA RTX 5090 (for 4K+ workflows, complex scenes, and large-scale projects)

• NVIDIA RTX 5080 / 5070 (excellent for most professional architects and studios)

• RTX 5000 Ada (Pro Series for certified drivers and maximum stability)

Why NVIDIA?
Lumion is optimized for NVIDIA GPUs, making them essential for performance and compatibility. RTX features like ray tracing and AI denoising speed up render quality and workflow.

Memory (RAM) – Keeps Large Projects Stable

Architectural projects can include massive terrain data, textures, and models from Revit, Rhino, or SketchUp. Without enough RAM, Lumion can lag or crash.

Recommended RAM:

• Minimum: 32GB

• Ideal for professionals: 64GB

• Heavy scenes or multitasking: 128GB

More RAM ensures smoother real-time navigation, faster scene loads, and stable exports—even with large BIM files or 8K textures.

Storage (Drives) – Fast Project Loads & Asset Streaming

Lumion projects often include multiple gigabytes of assets, textures, and cache files. A fast SSD ensures instant scene loading and quick access to your materials and libraries.

Recommended setup:

• Primary Drive: 1TB–2TB NVMe SSD for OS, Lumion, and your main projects

• Secondary NVMe SSD: For scene files, render cache, and BIM model storage

• Archive: Large HDD or NAS for finished videos and backups

Why NVMe?
NVMe drives are 6x faster than SATA SSDs—essential for faster asset loading, real-time caching, and rendering pipeline speed.

Why Choose a Signa Workstation for Lumion?

✅ Purpose-built for real-time architectural visualization
✅ Tuned for the fastest GPU rendering in Lumion
✅ Local, expert support in Toronto
✅ Custom-built for your exact modeling + rendering software mix
✅ No bloat—just what makes Lumion fly

📞 Ready to See Your Designs Render in Real-Time?
From quick client presentations to high-end photorealistic animations, we’ll help you build a system that brings your architectural vision to life.

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