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(Condensed) SOLIDWORKS Hardware Requirements

This blog is a summarised version of our longer blog on recommended hardware for SOLIDWORKS, which can be found HERE.

CPU (Processor)

Supported: Intel or AMD

Intel Xeon processors recommended

Unsupported: Apple Silicon or ARM

 

Prioritise clock speeds over core count for SW modelling however, simulations can make use of higher core counts.

Aim for the latest generation where possible

GPU (Graphics Card)

Supported GPUs designed for workstations such as

Entry: NVIDIA RTX 1000/2000 Ada

Mid-Range: NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada

High-End: NVIDIA RTX Pro 5000/6000

Avoid gaming GPUs (e.g., GeForce) or unsupported models.

 

Check GPU and drivers compatibility - HERE

Storage

Type: NVMe SSD (M.2) for OS and software

Avoid network drives or OneDrive for SOLIDWORKS data/file storage

 

Use SOLIDWORKS PDM/3DEXPERIENCE for data management

RAM (Memory)

Minimum recommended: 32GB

Heavy Workloads: 64GB+

 

Operating System

Windows 11

 Avoid Windows 10

If you have any questions about anything in this blog, please feel free to give us a call on 01324 550 760 or email us at SOLIDWORKS.Support@tmscadcentre.com

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