Adobe Dimension (v.3 and newer)

Adobe Dimension is a powerful tool for creating 3D product mockups, designs, and visualizations. By enabling GPU rendering, you can drastically speed up the rendering process, allowing you to produce higher-quality images faster. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you enable GPU rendering in Dimension and optimize performance.

How to Enable GPU Rendering in Adobe Dimension

1. Launch Adobe Dimension
   Open Dimension by navigating to:
   C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Dimension\Dimension.exe

2. Activate GPU Rendering

   

   • Open the Render Preview Window and click the Show/Hide Render Preview icon.

   • Then, select the Enable GPU Rendering button. This allows Dimension to leverage your GPU for faster previews and rendering.

     

3. Check Preferences for Noise Reduction

   

   • In the top navigation bar, go to Edit > Preferences.

   • Scroll down and ensure that Reduce Noise in Rendering is enabled. This feature reduces noise during rendering and improves the clarity of final outputs using Adobe’s AI technology.

     

4. Ensure GPU Compatibility
   GPU rendering is only supported on NVIDIA RTX cards. If your system has a supported NVIDIA GPU, such as an RTX 2000 series or higher, make sure you have the latest drivers installed. If you're using an AMD GPU or older graphics cards, GPU rendering will not be available.

Top Tips to Speed Up Adobe Dimension

1. Update Your GPU Drivers
   Keeping your drivers up to date is crucial for improving compatibility and performance in Adobe Dimension. NVIDIA RTX GPUs, in particular, benefit from frequent updates that enhance rendering speed and ray-tracing capabilities.

2. Optimize Scene Complexity
   Materials like glass or water take longer to render compared to simple materials like plastic or metal. Simplifying the scene, where possible, can improve performance and reduce render times.

3. Manually Set GPU Preferences
   On Windows, use the NVIDIA Control Panel to ensure Dimension uses the high-performance NVIDIA GPU instead of an integrated graphics card. You can do this by going to Manage 3D Settings > Program Settings and selecting Adobe Dimension as a high-performance GPU program.

4. Disable Viewport Anti-Aliasing
   Turning off Viewport Anti-Aliasing in Preferences > Performance can increase rendering speed by reducing the load on your GPU, though it may result in jagged edges during preview (this won’t affect the final render).

5. Close Unnecessary Applications
   Dimension is resource-intensive. Closing other apps frees up CPU, RAM, and VRAM, helping Dimension run more efficiently.

Top Recommended GPUs for Adobe Dimension

1. NVIDIA RTX 3090
   Ideal for complex 3D projects, the RTX 3090 offers 24GB of VRAM and is the best choice for high-resolution rendering in Dimension.

2. NVIDIA RTX 3080
   A more affordable alternative to the 3090, the RTX 3080 provides excellent performance with 10GB of VRAM and is highly recommended for most 3D rendering tasks.

3. NVIDIA RTX 3070
   Offering a balance of cost and performance, the RTX 3070 is suitable for users who need reliable GPU power without going over budget.

By enabling GPU rendering and following these optimization tips, you can significantly improve performance in Adobe Dimension, making your 3D workflows faster and more efficient.