Processor selection
Core count, single-thread turbo, performance cores, and current Intel/AMD product lines, capped at 32 cores.
SKL-000071 · Skill
Get the right hardware for RFEM and RSTAB
Recommends or evaluates the processor, RAM, and graphics card for running RFEM and RSTAB well, based on Dlubal's own hardware guidance and current vendor specifications, never a purchase or price recommendation.
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Worked example
Medium model, static analysis, desktop
- Processor
- High single-thread turbo, many performance cores, max. 32 cores; Core Ultra or AMD preferred over Core i; non-iGPU Intel SKUs preferred
- RAM
- 1-2 GB per thread, DDR5 preferred, matched to the CPU's max. supported frequency, one module per channel where possible
- Graphics card
- A dedicated card is always recommended over relying on integrated graphics; a current or previous-generation mid-range gaming card is sufficient
Recommend RFEM/RSTAB hardware for a medium model, typically run with linear_static analyses, on a desktop, with processor platform preference no_preference, and whether to evaluate existing or planned hardware set to no.
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- How you use RFEM/RSTAB (model size, analysis type), or a screenshot of an existing/planned configuration
What you receive
- Recommended processor class and core count
- Recommended RAM size and type
- Recommended dedicated graphics card class (never integrated graphics alone)
- Any notebook or ARM warnings that apply
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What this skill checks
RAM sizing
Capacity per thread, DDR5 vs. DDR4, maximum supported frequency, and channel population.
Graphics card selection
Always a dedicated card, never integrated graphics alone; gaming vs. professional cards, current and previous-generation mid-range recommendations.
Special cases
Notebook cooling limits (gaming notebooks preferred when a notebook is required) and ARM/Apple Silicon emulation overhead.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a gaming notebook?
Yes, and if a notebook is what you need, a gaming model is actually the preferred choice, it reliably ships with a dedicated GPU, a powerful processor, and stronger cooling than a typical thin-and-light notebook. A desktop still reaches higher sustained performance for the same processor class.
Can I run RFEM on an Apple Silicon (ARM) Mac?
Yes, via Parallels Desktop, which emulates the x86 machine code the ARM chip cannot run natively. This works well for small and medium models; for large, demanding models, a computer with an AMD or Intel (x86) processor performs better.
Do I need a professional graphics card?
No. RFEM/RSTAB does not require a professional-class card; a current mid-range gaming card is enough.
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