How to optimise your workstation for Siemens Solid Egde 2025
Solid Edge is a powerful 2D and 3D CAD program that was developed specifically for use in industry. Mechanical engineers and product developers from a wide range of industries use Solid Edge from the initial drawing to the finished 3D design. Solid Edge was developed directly for Windows, and its user interface is very similar to the familiar Microsoft Office.
Would you like to work on larger and very complex projects with appealing geometry more easily and quickly? We configure the optimal business workstation for your individual Solid Edge applications and offer you the opportunity to test the system with a trial licence for Solid Edge 2025 via remote access. Contact us and arrange a free remote test. Below is our expertise for Solid Edge:
The best Solid Edge 2025 Workstation recommendations from Uli Ludwig
More power for your design: The ideal processor choice for Solid Edge 2025
For optimal use of Siemens Solid Edge 2025 in 3D design, processor requirements vary depending on the complexity of the projects. In general, it should be noted that Solid Edge mainly relies on the performance of individual processor cores, as many CAD tasks do not benefit from multiple cores. Therefore, a high clock frequency is crucial.
SOLID EDGE recommendations for processors
These processors offer high single-thread performance, which is crucial for most CAD tasks. For very extensive simulations or rendering tasks that benefit from multiple cores, it may be advisable to use processors with more cores, such as Intel Xeon. However, it is important to ensure a high clock frequency, as many CAD processes depend primarily on single-thread performance.
The optimal working memory for Solid Edge 2025 – performance tips for designers
Choosing the right RAM is crucial for getting the most out of Siemens Solid Edge 2025 in 3D design and simulation. Requirements vary depending on the complexity of the projects. The decision between DDR4 and DDR5 RAM also plays an important role.
Recommended RAM configurations for SOLID EDGE
Simple SOLID EDGE projects
RAM size: 16 GB
Type: DDR4 or DDR5
Reason: For smaller assemblies and basic simulations, a RAM capacity of 16 GB is sufficient. DDR4 offers good value for money here, while DDR5 is more future-proof.
Medium SOLID EDGE projects
RAM size: 32 GB
Type: DDR4 or DDR5
Reason: For larger assemblies and more complex simulations, 32 GB of RAM is recommended. DDR4 may be sufficient, but DDR5 offers advantages for data-intensive tasks due to its higher bandwidth.
Complex SOLID EDGE projects
RAM size: 64 GB or more
Type: Preferably DDR5
Reason: For very large assemblies and extensive simulations, at least 64 GB of RAM is ideal. DDR5 offers clear advantages over DDR4 here due to higher speeds and bandwidths.
Comparison of DDR4 vs. DDR5
Speed and bandwidth:
DDR4: Maximum clock speed of approximately 3200 MHz.
DDR5: Starts at 4800 MHz and can theoretically go even higher, resulting in significantly increased bandwidth.
Energy efficiency:
DDR4: Operating voltage of 1.2 V.
DDR5: Reduced voltage to 1.1 V, resulting in improved energy efficiency.
Storage capacity:
DDR4: Maximum module size of 32 GB.
DDR5: Allows module sizes of up to 128 GB, which is particularly relevant for future memory-intensive applications.
The choice between DDR4 and DDR5 depends on your specific project requirements and budget. DDR4 may be sufficient for simple to medium-sized projects, while DDR5 is recommended for complex and future-proof applications. However, please note that DDR5 tends to be more expensive and may require a compatible motherboard. We fuel our business workstation in quad-channel mode to achieve optimal performance for SOLID EDGE.
Get the most out of Solid Edge 2025 – with the right graphics card for CAD professionals
Choosing the right NVIDIA graphics card is crucial for getting the most out of Siemens Solid Edge 2025 in projects of varying complexity. Here is an overview of the recommended graphics cards for simple, medium and complex 3D design and simulation projects:
Please note that actual requirements may vary depending on specific project requirements. It is therefore advisable to select hardware according to individual usage scenarios.
The optimal hard drive configuration for Solid Edge 2025
Here you will find an overview of the optimal hard drive configuration for Siemens Solid Edge 2024 based on project complexity and the requirements for 3D design and simulation:
Additional recommendations:
Install the operating system (Windows 10/11 Pro) on the fastest NVMe SSD.
Use a separate NVMe SSD for project data when running large simulations.
Perform regular backups to an HDD or NAS.
Use RAID 0 for speed and RAID 1 for data security.
