https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Visualization/Rendering-in-ArchiCAD-Does-Cinerender-use-multiple-cores/m-p/245752#M4979 I can't recommend which machine is faster but Cinerender does use multiple cores.<BR /> However ther are an awful lot of settings in Cinerender that can increase render times dramatically.<BR /> Also your surface materials can have an effect on time if they use displacement for example.<BR /> The more realistic you want things to look the longer they will take.<BR /> I am still trying to work it all out myself.<BR /> <BR /> Start using the 'Fast' render schemes then 'Medium' to see how you render appears.<BR /> If you are still not happy try 'Final' but it will probably be a lot slower.<BR /> I find any of the schemes using the 'Physical' camera settings can be a lot slower as well.<BR /> Again it all depends on the actual settings.<BR /> <BR /> The YouTube movies in the Help menu do offer some explanation for some of the settings - but there are a few to watch.<BR /> <BR /> Barry. Mon, 28 Dec 2015 03:19:06 GMT Barry Kelly 2015-12-28T03:19:06Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Visualization/Rendering-in-ArchiCAD-Does-Cinerender-use-multiple-cores/m-p/245751#M4978 <DIV class="actalk-migrated-content"><T>I've been reading all posts I could find but have been unable to find a clear answer, hence my post here. I'm currently using a MacBook Pro and find that rendering times are painfully slow. I trying to decide what machine is better for rendering inside ArchiCAD. A fast processor iMac or a 12core Mac Pro. Any input appreciated.</T></DIV> Thu, 11 May 2023 09:41:32 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Visualization/Rendering-in-ArchiCAD-Does-Cinerender-use-multiple-cores/m-p/245751#M4978 Anonymous 2023-05-11T09:41:32Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Visualization/Rendering-in-ArchiCAD-Does-Cinerender-use-multiple-cores/m-p/245752#M4979 I can't recommend which machine is faster but Cinerender does use multiple cores.<BR /> However ther are an awful lot of settings in Cinerender that can increase render times dramatically.<BR /> Also your surface materials can have an effect on time if they use displacement for example.<BR /> The more realistic you want things to look the longer they will take.<BR /> I am still trying to work it all out myself.<BR /> <BR /> Start using the 'Fast' render schemes then 'Medium' to see how you render appears.<BR /> If you are still not happy try 'Final' but it will probably be a lot slower.<BR /> I find any of the schemes using the 'Physical' camera settings can be a lot slower as well.<BR /> Again it all depends on the actual settings.<BR /> <BR /> The YouTube movies in the Help menu do offer some explanation for some of the settings - but there are a few to watch.<BR /> <BR /> Barry. Mon, 28 Dec 2015 03:19:06 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Visualization/Rendering-in-ArchiCAD-Does-Cinerender-use-multiple-cores/m-p/245752#M4979 Barry Kelly 2015-12-28T03:19:06Z