CPU vs GPU Cloud PCs

The seismic shift brought about by the global pandemic has thrust Cloud PCs into the spotlight, becoming the backbone for organizations navigating remote work challenges. As thousands of employees worldwide transitioned to home-based work, the resilience of IT teams was tested. Cloud PCs emerged as a beacon, offering a user-centric experience without compromising on security. However, with the surge in users and diverse needs, the question of integrating GPU acceleration into existing and new deployments has become a focal point.

Industries like AEC, Manufacturing, Energy, Media and those reliant on Computer Aided Design (CAD), have long recognized the necessity of GPUs. Still, the current landscape sees an expanding demand for GPU acceleration, even among knowledge workers in diverse industries. The pandemic-induced shift to work-from-home has intensified this need, especially as business applications become more graphics-intensive, coupled with a rise in display resolution. Softdrive + Oracle Cloud Infrastructure’s (OCI) technology emerges as a strategic solution, simplifying the incorporation of GPU-accelerated Cloud PCs.

The Case for GPU Acceleration: A Paradigm Shift

In industries where GPU acceleration has been imperative, such as Energy and CAD, GPU-accelerated Cloud PCs emerges as a cost-effective alternative to traditional graphics workstations. This is particularly crucial as graphics-intensive applications become more prevalent, even among knowledge workers in diverse sectors. Softdrive's infrastructure technology seamlessly supports GPU-accelerated Cloud PCs, adapting to the diverse needs of users and facilitating the integration of the most GPU-intensive applications.

Real-World Impact: NVIDIA A10 with vGPU Profiles

One of our customers, utilizing a memory and processing power-intensive tool, had significant CPU utilization that was almost unusable across the organization in its existing state. With GPU acceleration, we reduced the CPU utilization from 85% to just 10%, resulting in an enhanced user experience, optimal resource utilization and a significant increase in end-user productivity. This underscores how Softdrive's GPU-accelerated solutions not only meet but exceed the performance expectations of businesses.

Benchmarking Softdrive GPU Performance: nVector Tool Insights

Softdrive's commitment to delivering superior GPU performance is substantiated through benchmarking. This tool, developed by NVIDIA, simulates end-user workloads, measuring latency, framerate, image quality and server utilization. The results showcased a substantial reduction in CPU utilization with vGPUs, emphasizing the efficiency and impact of Softdrive's GPU-accelerated platforms.

In conclusion, the transformative impact of the global pandemic has underscored the crucial role that Cloud PCs now play, with a specific focus on GPU acceleration, in reshaping the landscape of remote work. Softdrive, in collaboration with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, emerges as a strategic ally to businesses, providing a solution that goes beyond addressing immediate challenges to offering a significant advantage in the evolving dynamics of the modern workforce.

The reduction in CPU utilization, enhanced user experience and resource optimization, underscore how Softdrive's GPU-accelerated solutions exceed performance expectations. With a focus on flexibility, simplified configurations, and support for advanced technologies, including multi-vGPU and vGPU Live Migration, Softdrive emerges as an ideal partner for businesses seeking high-density, high-performance workloads.