Originally Posted by
InSanCen
I have a Question if you are allowed to answer JF.
I have a Client that has a renderfarm. He is currently turning away work as he is limited in floorspace for his racks (Vertically is not a problem, but become unmanageable over 64U). He is literally crying out for more power in the available space.
Can you give me a *rough* idea on how these things will crunch through 3D animation and raytracing? I know You can't go into detail until launch. I just want to know if it will work out more throughput/$ than the other company's hex-core. I am not sure on the software, but I can find out if it helps.
If it helps, and the numbers stack up, he's looking at ~960 units (Assuming 4P boards are available in short order post launch).
Fitting into the same TDP as Istanbul is great, No need to eat up more of the capacity in his cooling plant.