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Graphics have been a critical feature of applications for many years. However, the complexities of the systems these graphics require to run are advancing beyond the processing power and capabilities of many standard PCs and laptops that we have at home and within many offices.
Businesses such as architects, game designers, and BIM managers often rely on the regular use of graphics-heavy apps to keep up with the experiences the market demands, and to work effectively. It is becoming an increasingly tricky juggling act to run and coordinate tasks to ensure that they each receive the required level of CPU time to perform adequately.
Remote working headaches
The vast rise of graphics-enabled devices, including mobile phones and tablets, has led to software development that can push these technologies and the graphics technology within them to the limit and beyond. Those aiming to provide benefit from maximised user experience are increasingly finding that their standard equipment cannot provide the full experience that the app demands for both speed of use and visual impact. It can also affect the performance of other tasks that may be running simultaneously.
With the rise of remote working throughout the COVID-19 pandemic leading to more permanent remote working for some, this brings some unique challenges to overcome.
Businesses are increasingly seeking alternatives to this graphics dilemma, to ensure that they can keep up with ever-increasing demands, and companies such as Ebb3 can offer the ideal solution through a virtual GPU enabled platform.
What is GPU?
Graphics Processing Units are an enabling technology which allows all users to have individual and optimal performance on their workstation irrespective of their workload and others. Running graphics-heavy applications via a GPU avoids the pressure on CPU time and capability.
They offer the ability to process many pieces of data simultaneously without compromising on speed and quality of the user experience. They also can be run and managed offsite, making use virtually of GPU technology providers can be one way to improve both small- and large-scale user requirements.
How a GPU enabled platform can help
Reduction in rendering times for video and graphics in higher definition formats running parallel with other applications allows time savings, no more waiting around for the system to clunk through on its own, you can perform other functions simultaneously without compromise.
Advanced display technologies and high refresh rates allow higher resolutions, and both 2D and 3D graphics without compromising on frame rates.
Reducing impact on your CPU consumption will allow for faster and more reliable usage for other tasks that may be required to run simultaneously. The benefits of using a virtual GPU system is clear for both individuals and offices where a high number of users are placing demands on the computer network.
By removing the need for the CPU to handle graphics processing, all applications and users can remain active and have exceptional levels of user experience for both heavy graphic application use and other administrative tasks that are required to ensure optimum performance.
The use of virtual GPU technology will ensure that shared server resources are not stretched to breaking point, causing more issues than a simple lack of graphics can cause. It will also enhance the capability to utilise the hardware continually created by software developers to its maximum.
Software developers write for a rich user experience and with the assumption that hardware will have the required level of graphics support. Virtual GPUs are a highly effective way to ensure that you remain a step ahead. Specialist virtual GPU provision will provide you and your business with a reliable resource to provide optimum performance when you need it most.
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