TensorFlow

TensorFlow

TensorFlow is an open source software library for machine learning across a range of tasks, and developed by Google to meet their needs for systems capable of building and training neural networks to detect and decipher patterns and correlations, analogous to the learning and reasoning which humans use.

Hardware Recommendations

Processor

This application relies heavily on the GPU to perform calculations, therefore a processor with a low core count and low clockspeed is acceptable.

Graphics

The RTX 2080Ti has become the defacto graphics card for deep learning and TensorFlow offsets all the computing of data to the GPU. For maximum performance, recommend two NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080Ti graphics cards.

Need even more graphics processing power? Contact us to learn more about adding an external GPU expander, which allows for up to 4 additional graphics cards.

Storage

This application relies more on reading data than writing data as it analyzes and processes training datasets. Extreme read rates are not required however, therefore we recommend a 512GB SSD for the operating system and program files. Furthermore, because deep learning requires large datasets to be processed, storing this data locally is important. Therefore a 4TB, 6TB or 8TB hard drive (or multiple hard drives) is recommended depending on your storage needs.

Memory

Benchmarks indicate that TensorFlow performs best when the amount of system memory is double (or more) the graphics card memory. So if you have one RTX 2080Ti card (which is 11GB), then we recommended 24GB RAM. If you have two RTX 2080Ti cards (22GB), then we recommended 48GB RAM.


Configuration Recommendations

HP Z8 G4 Workstation

 

  • Dual 10 cores, 2.4 GHz base frequency | Intel Xeon Silver 4210R
  • 96GB (12x 8GB) of 2933MT/s DDR4 ECC Memory
  • 1TB NVMe M.2 PCIe 3.0 Solid-State Drive

HP Z8 G4 Workstation

 

  • Dual 12 cores, 2.4 GHz base frequency | Intel Xeon Silver 4214R
  • 96GB (6x 16GB) of 2933MT/s DDR4 ECC Memory
  • 500GB SATA 2.5" Solid-State Drive
  • NVIDIA Quadro RTX A6000 48GB

Condition

New: Purchased new from the manufacturer or authorized distribution. Package opened for customization process and testing. Ships in original retail manufacturer packaging.

Refurbished: Pulled from corporate environment in working condition. Tested upon arrival at our location and also after customization. Cosmetically grade A or B. Overall in good condition, but could have light scratches / scuffs. Ships in double-wall brown box with durable packaging material.