Revit is a computationally intensive application that benefits from a high-performance CPU.
When configuring a workstation:
Multiple-Core / Multiple processors
As much as a 20% increase in performance is possible in a multi-core or multiple processor environment. The following
Revit features take advantage of multiple cores:
- Vector printing
- Vector Export such as DWG and DWF
- Autodesk Raytracer.
- Wall join representation in plan and section views
- Loading elements into memory. This reduces view open times when elements display for the first time in a session.
- Parallel computation of silhouette edges (outlines of a curved surfaces) used when navigating perspective 3D views
- Translation of high-level graphical representation of elements and annotations into display lists optimized for a given graphics card. Engaged when opening views or changing view properties.
- Opening and saving files
- Point cloud data display
- DWF Export as individual sheets utilizes multiple processes.
- Background computations of MEP systems
- Some multi-threaded low level geometric algorithms
- Materials UI
- Color fill calculations are processed in the background on another process.
- Calculation of structural connection geometry is processed in the background on another process.
Every release adds new multi-threaded capabilities and enhancements.
L3 Cache
Because of their substantial performance benefits, Autodesk strongly recommends CPUs that include an L3 cache. Larger L3 caches of 3MB and beyond can provide performance benefits for computationally-intensive operations such as model regeneration.
CPU Performance Benchmarks
A variety of benchmarks compare CPU performance. We offer the following links as a service to those who wish further research. Autodesk makes no warranties about the accuracy or veracity of this data.