Autodesk Inventor 2021 is an advanced 3D CAD software for product development and mechanical engineering. It offers parametric and free-form modelling capabilities, allowing users to design both standardized and complex geometries. In the area of assembly modeling, it enables engineers to design and assemble components in a realistic, virtual environment. With specialized tools for sheet metal design, designs can be created with folds, bends and other specific features.
The program also supports the design of piping systems and electrical cable runs. To check design integrity, users can access simulation tools including stress analysis and thermal studies. For presentations and documentation, Inventor offers advanced visualization capabilities, including realistic renderings and automatic 2D drawing creation from 3D models. Interoperability is also a core feature, with users able to import and export CAD data from multiple sources. The software also offers integrated data management features and cloud connectivity for improved collaboration and data storage.
In the InvMark benchmark for Autodesk Inventor Pro, the areas Drawing and Graphics as well as Dynamic Simulation are evaluated separately, as they reflect different aspects of software and hardware performance. The other areas are less GPU-relevant, so I will simply leave them out here.
Drawing
This area relates to the creation, editing and display of 2D drawings, which are often derived from 3D models. The tests in the Drawing section evaluate the speed and efficiency with which the system can load, display, edit and update technical drawings. This includes typical actions such as reloading views, adding or changing dimensions, applying sections and updating the drawing when changes are made to the 3D model. The performance of the CPU and RAM is particularly important here, as these processes are not usually greatly accelerated by the GPU.
Graphics
The Graphics section evaluates the 3D graphics performance of the system and measures how well it is able to render and display complex models in real time. This includes the rotation, zooming, shifting and shading of 3D models as well as the display of visualizations, textures and lighting effects. The tests focus on GPU performance, as these tasks are heavily dependent on the graphics card. In addition to the pure rendering speed, the stability and ability of the system to work smoothly with large and detailed assemblies are also tested.
Dynamic simulation
This section of the InvMark benchmark for Autodesk Inventor Pro evaluates the performance of the system when performing physical simulations of dynamic motion and interactions between components in mechanical assemblies. It examines how efficiently the software and underlying hardware can calculate and display complex motion and kinematics problems. Physical simulations include the analysis of motion sequences, forces, torques and other physical parameters that are applied to real conditions, such as the simulation of hinges, gears or colliding components.
An essential part of the evaluation lies in the efficiency of the numerical solvers responsible for calculating the movement and interactions between the components. These calculations are highly computationally intensive and place a heavy load on the CPU, especially if the software is able to use multi-core processors effectively. At the same time, memory plays an important role, as large assemblies or highly detailed physical models generate a considerable amount of data that needs to be managed and processed.
Another aspect is the graphical representation of the simulation results. In addition to the pure calculation of the physical effects, the system’s ability to display the simulations smoothly and visualize them interactively is also evaluated. This requires a powerful GPU that can display the animations and results of the dynamic movements precisely and without delays.
Interaction and importance
The interaction of the three sub-areas Drawing, Graphics and Dynamic Simulation in the InvMark Benchmark provides a comprehensive picture of the performance of a system for Autodesk Inventor Pro. Each of these areas covers a specific aspect that is central to working with the software, and together they form the basis for an optimal user experience and efficiency in design work. A balanced interaction between these three areas is crucial, as weaknesses in any one area can negatively impact the overall performance of the software.
Efficient and smooth use of Autodesk Inventor therefore requires a system that has both a powerful CPU and a powerful GPU and enough memory to handle large assemblies and complex simulations. The results from all three areas of the benchmark therefore provide a comprehensive assessment that helps designers understand the performance of their system and identify potential bottlenecks. The Intel Arc B580 can even score a little higher and almost match the GeForce RTX 4060 in terms of overall performance.
- 1 - Introduction, Competitors and Test System
- 2 - Autodesk AutoCAD 2024
- 3 - Autodesk Inventor Pro 2021
- 4 - PTC Creo 9 - No FSAA vs. FSAA
- 5 - Dassault Systèmes Solidworks 2022 - No FSAA vs. FSAA
- 6 - SPECviewperf 2020
- 7 - Adobe CC: Photoshop
- 8 - Adobe CC: Premiere Pro
- 9 - Rendering and GPU-Compute
- 10 - Power Consumption, Summary and Conclusion
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