Introduction to the Lenovo ThinkStation P620 and Ansys HFSS
Lenovo, in collaboration with AMD, has developed the ThinkStation P620, a high-performance workstation powered by AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO processors. This workstation is designed for demanding, multithreaded application environments, offering substantial core counts, extensive memory, and PCIe lanes.
Ansys is a leading provider of multiphysics engineering simulation software. Ansys HFSS, specifically, is a 3D electromagnetic simulation software crucial for designing high-frequency electronic products such as antennas, RF components, and high-speed interconnects. It is widely used by engineers in communications systems, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and IoT products.
Performance Uplift with AMD Optimizing CPU Libraries (AOCL)
This white paper explores the performance impact of AMD Optimizing CPU Libraries (AOCL) when used with Ansys HFSS on AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO processors. Historically, Ansys HFSS utilized Intel MKL for accelerating simulation workloads. However, Ansys integrated AOCL as a selectable feature in HFSS 2022 R1, with automated implementation in HFSS 2023 R1.
Extensive testing was conducted by the consulting firm MVConcept to evaluate the performance gains. The studies focused on various configurations, including different operating systems (Windows vs. CentOS Linux), BIOS settings, and the use of AOCL versus Intel MKL.
The results consistently show a significant performance uplift when utilizing AOCL on AMD Threadripper PRO processors. This optimization is particularly impactful for complex simulations, leading to faster design validation and improved overall efficiency for engineers and designers.
For more information on AMD Optimizing CPU Libraries, visit: AMD Developer Resources.
Conclusion
AMD continues to collaborate with ecosystem partners like Ansys to enhance the performance of industry-standard software on AMD-based systems. The integration of AOCL into Ansys HFSS demonstrates AMD's commitment to unlocking the full potential of its processors, providing users with a powerful and efficient simulation experience on workstations like the Lenovo ThinkStation P620.
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AMD Optimizing CPU Libraries (AOCL)
