Hello VMware Fusion Community, I am a first time user of VMware Fusion 13 (Tech Preview) and apple computers in general, running on my Apple MacBook Pro with an M2 processor, and I'm currently usin...
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Hello VMware Fusion Community, I am a first time user of VMware Fusion 13 (Tech Preview) and apple computers in general, running on my Apple MacBook Pro with an M2 processor, and I'm currently using it for some necessary windows based CAD applications. While the overall performance is decent for CAD tasks, I'm facing specific issues when it comes to simple 3D model "Orbits.". Which is basically just rotating in 3D model space. Here's the key information about my setup: - Apple MacBook Pro with M2 Processor; 16G RAM (6 cores allocated for the VM, which seemed to be the sweet spot) - 8 to 12 gigabytes of memory allocated to the virtual machine and with 3D acceleration enabled and 8G Shared video memory - VMware Fusion (latest version) - external 27" Apple Studio Display - Windows 11 ARM64, Enterprise - Windows-based CAD application (Autodesk Inventor) The specific challenges I'm facing are: 1. **Low Virtual CPU Clock Speed:** It appears that my CPU clock speed is throttled to around 2GHz. This would affect the overall performance of the CAD application (clock speed is a BIG factor on performance, at least on native systems.) 2. **CPU and GPU Utilization:** While running CAD applications, I've noticed that the base system's CPU performance maxes out at around 40%, and GPU utilization is at only about 10% (Values read from Activity Monitor, VM CPU via Task Manager is upwards of 100% on all cores). These figures seem lower than expected, especially during 3D CAD operations. 3. **Slow and Jerky Model "Orbits":** The most noticeable issue is with "Orbits" within the model space, which are often slow and jerky. Typically, this operation would be handled by the GPU, but it doesn't seem to be effectively utilized. I'm particularly interested in hearing your thoughts and advice on the following: 1. **Optimizing CPU Performance:** How can I increase the maximum clock speed within the VMware Fusion virtual machine? 2. **Leveraging GPU for CAD Operations:** What settings or adjustments can I make to ensure that my virtual machine utilizes the GPU more effectively, especially during 3D CAD tasks like "Orbits"? 3. **General Tips for CAD Performance:** Are there any other general tips or best practices for maximizing CAD performance within a virtual machine running VMware Fusion? I appreciate your expertise and insights, and thanks in advance.
