Lumion computer advice for faster 3D rendering

Let’s say that you’re starting from the beginning.

Well, almost zero. It’s time for an upgrade to your computer, and you’ll need an office computer with an impressive engine for modeling using CAD software, and rendering with Lumion.

And you don’t know where to begin.

When you’re shopping for a laptop or desktop PC, upgrading or replacing your desktop or laptop computer, or even an entirely custom-built build and locating the most suitable equipment for supercharging Lumion performance may seem like an overwhelming task however it doesn’t have to be.

Through this article, you’ll be able to examine the following topics and get suggestions on what’s appropriate for your situation:

Lumion recommends hardware, such as desktops, graphics cards, and laptops
Are you interested in a custom-built computer?
Does your current laptop or computer laptop be compatible with Lumion?
How do you get the best performance from Lumion
The Graphics Card Buyer’s Handbook

Hardware suggestions for computers

While reading the tips in this article, you should remember that a strong GPU is by far the primary element to have a great experience using Lumion. The CPU, memory, and other specs can also have a part to play however, a great experience starts with the graphics card.

The suggestions below are not directly influenced by any hardware maker. Lumion has no relationships with hardware brands or manufacturers.

Our aim is to show the hardware, with no external influence which we believe will provide you with a fantastic experience while rendering with Lumion. It is still important to look over every laptop and desktop prior to purchasing. Further down in this article we’ll provide you with detailed advice on how you can make the best choice.

Graphics cards

We’ve offered recommendations for Nvidia graphics card. For a quick reminder that your graphics card (or GPU) within your PC is what shows the Lumion work on your computer’s screen. When you are working to build the background surrounding your project it is the graphics card that ensures an enjoyable and smooth frame-rate (measured as FPS). When rendering an image, the GPU accelerates the rendering process to ensure that you obtain the video, image or 360-degree panorama in a speedy and efficient way.

If you’re not sure the right graphics card for you for your needs, you can find more details within the Graphics Card Buyer’s Guide further down in this article. In the meantime, you can look through some of the options below:

Desktop computers

What is a great desktop computer that can run Lumion?

There is an answer more in depth within this Custom Build Computer section in this article, but it boils down to the need for a powerful GPU. It is essential to have a high-end GPU to render 3D graphics quickly and speed in Lumion and, when you shop be sure to take note of this specifications.

A high-quality desktop computer that supports Lumion is also equipped with enough processor to power graphic card components, adequate memory for the system, a suitable power supply, and a 64 bit Windows 10 operating system.

If you are looking for a Lumion-compatible laptop or desktop computer there are a few crucial details that you must know:

There are a variety of models, configurations and kits that are available for various laptop and desktop computers. A lot of desktops, like can be customized and allow you to select the features you would like to have within it.
The resolution of the screen has a significant influence on the performance. A screen that is 3840×2160 pixels is extremely demanding for the graphics card even using an RTX 2080Ti. If you have the option then consider a 1080x 1920 screen.

Here are some top-performing desktop computers that are priced at various prices. This is only a small sample of various workstations, but there are many other efficient desktop computers that can be examined.

Important note: Some the links below will lead you to a configuration page for your computer’s manufacturer’s website. Make sure to double-check the configuration of your computer prior to purchasing any item to ensure that it meets the specifications of Lumion’s systems.

Laptop computers

Many architects are taking their CAD drawings and renderings with them on the go and, thanks to rapidly growing laptop and graphics cards high-end systems are becoming smaller and less expensive.

These are some of the top-performing laptops available at different prices. Be aware that this is only an example and there are many similar laptops that are equally powerful. Also, take note of the configuration, particularly when it comes towards the graphic card.

Do you want to build a custom computer?

The process of building your own computer from scratch or hiring someone else to construct your ideal architectural design and rendering machine? There are a variety of ways to simplify the process of creating a Lumion-ready system.

It’s an excellent idea to read the remainder of this article to discover the specifics to optimize Lumion performance. If you’re going to your local computer shop and want to inquire about the staff to assist you, you could give them the Lumion System Requirements.

I’d like to have the best computer for Lumion that I can get

Graphics cards: Card with an G3DMark that is 20,000 and more
CPU: AMD Processor Intel achieving an individual thread CPUMark of 3000 and higher
System memory: 64GB or more
Power supply: At a minimum, 80+ gold-rated and with enough power.
Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit

I have a budget of about $600 and am looking to improve the price/performance ratio

Graphics cards: card that has an G3DMark score of 14,000 or more
CPU Intel/AMD Processor scoring a single thread CPUMark score of 2600
or greater
Memory of the system: 32 GB or more
Power supply: At least 80+ gold-rated and with enough power.
Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit

My budget is limited but I need a stable workstation for large-scale scenes (large park or even a portion of the city)

Graphics cards: Cards that has an G3DMark of at least 10,000
CPU: CPU Intel AMD with one thread with a CPUMark score of 2200 or more
Memory in the system: 16GB or more
Power supply: At a minimum, 80+ gold-rated, with sufficient power.
Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit

Does your current laptop or computer laptop work with Lumion?

If you’re trying to determine whether your present computer is fast enough run Lumion the initial step would be to determine the specs of your system.

There are basically four specifications for computers that you have to know in order to get the most Lumion efficiency on your PC, which include:

Graphics Card (GPU)
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The memory of the System (RAM)
Memory of a graphic card (VRAM)

If you have Lumion it is possible to find these information by running a benchmark through your Lumion homepage screen. If you don’t own Lumion make sure you can take advantage of the 14-day trial trial free of Lumion. The benchmark will let you know whether the performance is poor, not good enough, or even ideal.

There are many other methods to find information on the specifications of your PC. In particular, the technique described in this guide makes use of DirectX diagnostic tool (DxDiag) on Windows 10. DirectX diagnosis tool (DxDiag) for Windows 10.

Simply click on the Windows Search bar, or press the Win+S keys simultaneously
Enter DxDiag into the search box.
You can open Dxdiag through clicking the result of a search
Note in the operating system, processor, and Memory
Then, at the top of the screen Click on”Display”. At the bottom of the window, click on the “Display” tab. Or, in some instances you may also click on you can click the “Render” tab in order to see the details of your graphics card.
Write down the graphics card’s name as well as the VRAM (often it is written in the form of “Display Memory” or “VRAM”)

If you have this information even if it’s not clear to completely understand what it is then you’ll have an advantage in upgrading your video card and other parts, and getting the highest performance from Lumion.

How do you get the best performance from Lumion?

Here are the essential requirements of computers to ensure smooth, stable, and non-laggy performances in Lumion:

A fast and efficient graphics card that has a more than 20,000 PassMark Score (more about this later) and 11GB of memory for graphics cards, or more.
CPU that has greater than 4.0 GHz and 8 cores. It is possible to use Lumion on a processor that runs around 3.0 GHz or more however, if you are using an extremely powerful graphics card, an unfast CPU will hinder the extra advantages you could have gotten.
64GB of memory in the system (RAM). If you’re only working on simple scenes, you could get by with 16GB of memory however, this isn’t ideal for complex, large scenes.
64 bit Windows 10 operating system.
A 1000-watt Goldor Titanium-rated+ power source.
40 GB of storage space on a speedy drive, such as an m.2 an NVME drive (Lumion requires about 20 GB of storage).

Remember the fact that Lumion’s specifications are top-of-the-line specifications. Lumion still runs with the minimum specs available on the site.

Graphics Guide for Buyers of Cards

Since Lumion utilizes advanced 3D graphics technology The quality of the graphics card can affect the speed of real-time visualisation as also the rendering speeds.

There are many graphics cards on the market, however when you are trying to choose the right graphics card that is able to balance price and performance, there’s one element that could help speed up the process of browsing that is the PassMark point.

PassMark points can be used to evaluate how well a graphic card. The more points in the PassMark score, the better the quality of performance.