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Which common CPU benchmark is the best predictor for ZBrush performance?

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#1

I just finished ordering parts for a new build, but I encountered a difficulty while attempting to predict which components would affect the best ZBrush performance.

So, for other PC builders’ benefits and for my benefit on my next build, I figured that it might be useful to start a thread discussing which common benchmarks are most analogous to ZBrush performance.

Ideally, there’d be some sort of way for people to submit their actual ZBrush benchmarks along with their build specs to remove all ambiguity and aggregate a database of actual, tested ZBrush performance numbers, but in absence of that, it would be nice to know if passmark, cinebench, or which other benchmarks do the best job at predicting ZBrush performance.

I hope someone out there can contribute some insight to this question. Thanks.

#2

Keep in mind Zbrush is not a Game. Bench marking in my opinion is pointless for Zbrush. If you follow the required specs listed under the main site you will run Zbrush just fine. 8 or more gigs of Ram, Quad core or better CPU and A good stable hard drive. SSD may load some things faster. I highly recommend any Wacom Drawing tablet. Much better than working with a mouse. I do not believe Zbrush has much compatibility for the 3D Space Mouse nor do you need an Oculous Rift. If you want Bench Marks for Key Shot, I suggest you head there and ask.