Why You Need Pro Graphics Solutions for Workstation-Class Applications

Those who depend on high-resolution graphics in their daily work need professional graphics solutions for workstation-class applications. Graphics designers, computer-aided design (CAD) engineers, lab technicians, architects and scientists often choose Dell Precision™ workstations because of their professional-class graphic cards.

Though the underlying graphics processing unit (GPU) architecture is similar to that of consumer products, professional graphics cards such as AMD's ATI FirePro™ and NVIDIA® Quadro® line add value for the workstation customer in several areas:

• Application certification by Dell and independent software vendors (ISVs)
• Driver optimizations for workstation-class applications and stability
• Additional features such as increased color depth, tiling, time base correction, etc.
• Life cycle management through manufacturer commitments on availability and service

Example configurations are provided, illustrating how performance and feature availability changes at different tiers.