[Jeff Bauer]

David,

First of all congratulations on your anniversary! These are awesome results thank you so much running the test! 11 minutes to render a 10 minute video at 1080p. I don’t think it gets much better than that. That is a nice set up you have.

I believe you can find John’s test file here: https://f1.creativecow.net/7248/vegas-pro-120-gpu-render-test-project

The thread that has other benchmarks with this file can be found here: https://forums.creativecow.net/thread/24/975715#976179

By the way I like your aerial videos. What are you using to get those?

Jeff

[Jeff Bauer]

Thanks for the confirmation John.

Jeff

[Jeff Bauer]

Dave,

I really appreciate you taking the time to run a test. It sounds like you have a very nice computer for editing. I have heard a lot of good things about that video card so I will be anxious to see the results. I think John Rofrano created a 15 second test file that exercises would take advantage of the GPU.

Jeff

[Jeff Bauer]

Oh, my head hurts… I re-read this thread several times trying to figure this whole GPU thing out. John, thanks for all your insights, Dave Haynie, thanks for the awesomely detailed discussion, you really know your stuff!! So here are my conclusions.

Using a current video card should result in improved performance EXCEPT when using Main Concept CODEC’s. The reason is that Main Concept CODEC’s use a “list of video cards” embedded in the CODEC to tell them a GPU is available for use. Since the Main Concept CODEC’s are not being updated, a newer card will not show up on the list, therefore the CODEC will not attempt to use the GPU.

So, when using Vegas with a newer video card, one should make sure the preview and render formats are not set to any of the Main Concept formats/CODEC’s.

Does that sound about right? I realize this assumes the video content would benefit from a GPU in the first place.

I assume the reason you would want to use a Main Concept CODEC is that it matches your input source format or, as in the case of the Main Concept Blu Ray format, it results in a higher bit rate/resolution than other formats.

As far as a buying guidance, if you plan on using Main Concept CODEC’s you should look for an older card (e.g. Radeon HD 6970). If you don’t plan on using Main Concept CODEC’s or your content would not otherwise benefit from a GPU, a more current video card is recommended. Correct?

Jeff

[Jeff Bauer]

Did Pro 13 address any of the support issues for newer video cards as discussed in this thread or do the recommendations made here stand?

Jeff

[Jeff Bauer]

Dave, these processors will use the new Haswell architecture. What was it about the IvyBridge architecture that made it better?

Jeff

[Jeff Bauer]

Steve,
The reason I chose Vegas is that it was the only NLE that ran smoothly on my off the shelf $800 computer. At that I am only able to run Movie Studio HD Platinum and I am looking forward to stepping up to Pro with a new computer build. I’m just waiting on the new processors, motherboards, and DDR 4 RAM.
Jeff

[Jeff Bauer]

Steve, John,

Thank you both for your replies. Exceptionally helpful!

Jeff