CDW StudioCloud Case Study on AMD EPYC Processors

This case study details the implementation of AMD EPYC processors by CDW StudioCloud to enhance rendering capabilities in the media and entertainment industry. The document outlines the challenges faced by CDW StudioCloud in meeting the increasing demand for rendering workloads and how the deployment of Dell PowerEdge servers powered by AMD EPYC processors addressed these challenges. The results indicate a significant improvement in core density, allowing for three to four times the number of cores per data center rack compared to previous CPUs. The case study also discusses the strategic partnerships with AMD and Dell, which facilitated the growth of CDW StudioCloud's compute resources, enabling the company to provide flexible and efficient services to animation and visual effects studios. Additionally, it highlights the sustainability efforts made by CDW StudioCloud in reducing their power footprint while expanding their services globally.