NVIDIA Quadro Processors Are Optimized for Autodesk AutoCAD 2010

By DE Editors

NVIDIA Corporation has announced that the NVIDIA Quadro line of professional solutions is now optimized for Autodesk AutoCAD 2010. Coupling graphics capabilities with specially built AutoCAD performance drivers, Quadro processors enable design professionals to create and interact with more complex 3D product designs.

"By leveraging the advanced features and massively parallel processing capabilities of NVIDIA Quadro professional-class GPUs, it's possible for our customers to experience a significant performance boost," said Eric Stover, AutoCAD product line manager, Autodesk. "AutoCAD 2010 has been enhanced with 3D modeling features and functionality, and the unprecedented 3D visual quality that results from using Quadro GPUs will give designers of all types a strong professional advantage."

In addition to maximizing productivity, the benefits of combining Quadro solutions with AutoCAD 2010 include:

• Quadro processors enable up to a five times performance increase in '3D Hidden' visual style and faster interactive manipulation of models in 'Conceptual' and 'Realistic' visual styles, according to NVIDIA.
• Quadro processors offer the ability to easily manipulate and interact with large-scale models while working at the maximum visual quality necessary to render high-polygon 3D models precisely.
• AutoCAD smooth lines display, a Quadro-specific feature available through NVIDIA's AutoCAD performance driver.
• NVIDIA nView advanced display software delivers flexibility for a single large display or multi-display options at resolutions up to 2560 x 1600 per display.

NVIDIA's new performance drivers for AutoCAD 2010 are free and available for download from NVIDIA's Web site.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.