V-Ray

Experience lightning-fast V-Ray rendering with a workstation designed for peak performance and stability. Whether you rely on CPU, GPU, or hybrid rendering, our systems are configured to handle even the most complex projects with ease. At Workstation PC, we build high-performance workstations that maximize V-Ray’s potential, so you can render faster and create without limits.

V-Ray Workstation

$9,899.00

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Built for high-performance rendering, this AMD Threadripper workstation is a powerhouse for both CPU and GPU-based workflows in V-Ray. With support for up to 64 CPU cores and four high-end GPUs, it delivers exceptional speed whether you're rendering complex scenes or leveraging GPU acceleration for faster results.

For V-Ray GPU users looking for maximum performance without an extreme price tag, this system provides incredible rendering power while maintaining flexibility. If CPU rendering is your focus, the high core count ensures rapid processing, or you can combine both for a hybrid approach.

Beyond rendering, this workstation features high single-core clock speeds, making it a strong choice for modeling and design in SOLIDWORKS, 3ds Max, Maya, and Cinema 4D. Whether you're building assets or finalizing renders, this system is designed to handle the entire pipeline efficiently.

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V-Ray

V-Ray is a powerful rendering engine trusted by professionals for its ability to produce photorealistic images with stunning accuracy. Whether utilizing CPU or GPU rendering—or a hybrid of both—V-Ray excels in handling complex lighting, textures, and large-scale scenes. At Workstation PC, we build high-performance V-Ray workstations engineered for speed, stability, and scalability, ensuring you get the best possible rendering performance. From multi-core processors to top-tier GPUs, our systems are optimized to accelerate workflows, minimize downtime, and help you create breathtaking visuals with confidence.

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Workstation Hardware Guide

V-Ray Workstation Guide: Performance & Recommendations

Optimize Your Workstation PC for V-Ray Rendering

When configuring a high-performance workstation for V-Ray, it's essential to go beyond Chaos Group's minimum system requirements and focus on hardware that delivers the best rendering performance. At Workstation PC, we specialize in building custom machines tailored for professional rendering, CAD, and content creation. Here’s our expert breakdown of the best components for V-Ray CPU and GPU rendering.

Processor (CPU)

How Does V-Ray Utilize the CPU?

V-Ray CPU (formerly V-Ray Adv) performs ray tracing and rendering using the processor. It scales exceptionally well with core count and clock speed, making high-core-count CPUs the best option for those focusing on CPU-based rendering. If you use V-Ray CUDA, the CPU can now assist the GPU(s) in hybrid rendering mode, adding another layer of complexity to hardware selection.

Best CPU for V-Ray Rendering

For pure CPU-based rendering, AMD’s Threadripper PRO 7995WX is the top choice, with 96 cores and unmatched per-core performance. If you are prioritizing GPU rendering, a high PCIe-lane processor such as AMD’s Threadripper PRO or EPYC series is ideal to support multiple GPUs efficiently.

Do You Need a Xeon CPU?

Intel Xeon processors were historically dominant, but AMD’s Threadripper PRO line now offers better performance, more PCIe lanes, and superior memory bandwidth at a more competitive price, making it the preferred option for modern workstation builds.

Video Card (GPU)

How Does V-Ray Utilize GPUs?

V-Ray GPU leverages NVIDIA’s CUDA and RTX cores for accelerated rendering. If you’re focusing on GPU rendering, maxing out the number of high-performance GPUs should be a priority.

Best GPUs for V-Ray

RTX 5080 16GB – Great for small-scale projects or one to two GPUs.
RTX 5090 32GB – Best balance of performance, memory, and cost.
NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada 32GB – Optimal for multi-GPU setups in tower or rackmount configurations.
RTX 6000 Ada 48GB – For extreme workloads requiring maximum VRAM.

Should You Use a Professional GPU?

GeForce GPUs provide excellent performance at a lower cost, but NVIDIA’s professional GPUs (formerly Quadro) offer advantages like:

Higher VRAM – Up to 48GB on the RTX 6000 Ada.
Blower-style cooling – Essential for multi-GPU setups.
ECC Memory – Increased reliability for critical workloads.

Multi-GPU Scaling in V-Ray

V-Ray scales well across multiple GPUs but does not require SLI. We recommend using blower-style GPUs for optimal cooling and a workstation chassis with high airflow and a strong PSU to handle power demands.

Memory (RAM)

How Much RAM Does V-Ray Need?

V-Ray GPU – Recommended 2x your total VRAM (e.g., four 8GB GPUs = 64GB RAM).
V-Ray CPU – Larger scenes require more memory; 128GB or more is ideal for heavy projects.

Storage (Drives)

Best Drive Configuration for V-Ray

Primary OS Drive – NVMe SSD (500GB+ recommended) for system and software.
Project Storage Drive – A second high-speed SSD for active projects.
Long-Term Storage – HDDs or NAS solutions for archival and backups.

Network Rendering

How Does Network Rendering Work?

V-Ray’s Distributed Rendering allows multiple workstations to collaborate on a render, significantly reducing render times.

Do You Need Additional Software Licenses?

V-Ray requires render node licenses for each system contributing to network rendering.
Autodesk (3ds Max, Maya) allows up to 999 render nodes under one main software license.

Cross-Platform Rendering

While technically possible, matching OS platforms across all render nodes is strongly recommended to avoid file path and texture transfer issues.

Build Your Ideal V-Ray Workstation

At Workstation PC, we engineer custom-built high-performance PCs optimized for your specific rendering needs. Whether you need a CPU-heavy system for ray tracing or a multi-GPU powerhouse, our team ensures your system delivers unmatched performance.

👉 Need help selecting the right hardware? Contact our expert consultants to configure your ultimate V-Ray workstation!