Fusion
It doesn't particularly matter for Fusion 360 - unlike other CAD packages with primarily professional users, Fusion also has a significant hobbyist/consumer userbase, so we try to ensure that workstation-grade parts are not necessary to make the most of the experience. To add, we also have a macOS client, so we also support OpenGL and integrated graphics (I do a lot of my testing on Intel UHD 620 graphics, for example).
Accordingly, the consumer RTX line is quite sufficient (you can always grab Nvidia's Studio drivers if the Game Ready drivers prove unstable). To add, much of Fusion's workflows are single-threaded calculations (e.g. parametric edits updating all Timeline events that follow), so while a dedicated GPU will improve FPS with larger and more complex models, once you've met the recommended system specs I find that raw CPU clockspeed becomes the best return on investment.
Lance Carocci
Fusion QA for UI Framework/Cloud Workflows, and fervent cat enthusiast
Wow, try not to get any speeding tickets with that rig! 😁
Lance Carocci
Fusion QA for UI Framework/Cloud Workflows, and fervent cat enthusiast
My understanding [correct me, anyone] is that Quadro GPUs, like Radeon Pro, or Xeons and Ryzen Pro CPUs, or even just Windows 10 Enterprise vs Home/Pro, are mainly about support.
Yeah, there are some architectural and feature differences, but the bulk of it is drivers and validation for mission-critical work, and that's where the cost comes from - I think you can even opt to run Radeon gaming drivers on AMD's workstation cards, though it's not quite the same performance gain as a true gaming Radeon card. To that end, it's handy that Nvidia started offering Studio drivers for consumer cards - I get by with my RTX 2070 at home with Game Ready drivers without issue, but it's nice to have options!
Lance Carocci
Fusion QA for UI Framework/Cloud Workflows, and fervent cat enthusiast
