Render Compute Network GPU Compute Node Waitlist FAQ
Answer to common questions about joining the Render Compute Network
The Render Compute Network compute nodes waitlist is now open. In order to join the waitlist, an application form is required. It includes a benchmark assessment and speed test, and other required fields.
Below are some frequently asked questions about the waitlist application form.
Refer to RNP-019 for full list of requirements:
GPU with a compute score at or above the RTX 3050, from recent GPU generations up to RTX 5090 (see the approved list)
64GB+ RAM and 2TB+ SSD
Linux OS (Ubuntu 22.04 or 24.04 preferred)
100 Mbps+ download / 75 Mbps+ upload
Docker + NVIDIA Container Toolkit installed
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a call for existing hardware. We strongly advise against purchasing new hardware. Joining the waitlist does not guarantee a spot in the first (or subsequent) cohorts. There are no guarantees about the amount of work that will be assigned to nodes via the network. To join the waitlist, apply here: https://waitlist.renderfoundation.com/ For direct support, please contact [email protected]
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Should I run Windows or Linux?
Linux or WSL are acceptable. For optimal compatibility we recommend native linux, ubuntu 22.04 or 24.04.
The benchmark doesn’t see my x hardware (e.g. 4090 GPU)? Is that normal?
Yes, this is normal. We have data about expected GPU scores via OctaneBench. The benchmark assessment is able to record the type of GPU being assessed.
My computer was using AMD CPU/GPU and not my RTX5090 for the benchmark test. Json script wasn’t generated.
We recommend running the benchmark assessment from the shell. It should provide the necessary information about where the json file was saved. Alternatively, check the working folder.
Can nodes be multi-GPU? X4 RTX4090 for example?
Yes, nodes can be multi-GPU workstations. However, the benchmark tool only captures data for single workstations. As a result, workstations should be benchmarked individually, and we only recommend submitting one workstation at the moment.
It says my 9800XD, 96GB DDR5 and 2x 4090s was like a 7 year old Mac - what's happening?
The built-in comparison data generates this output due to the limited sample size of initial data. As additional examples are collected, comparison results will update. This should not impact the ability to run the tests and upload the data.
Can I use 2 ssd 1TB or must it be 2TB ssd to submit?
As stated in the requirements, 1TB NVMe SSD per node. See further details under the Storage (HDD/SSD) minimum requirements section in Appendix 1.
I can’t find the benchmark result file. Where did it go?
It should either save in the Desktop bench_output folder or home directory for Mac/Linux. Alternatively, check whether it saved to the current folder. It is meant to be run as a command line tool not as a GUI. It should display all the information while it’s running. We recommend running the benchmark assessment from a terminal/shell or cmd prompt, which should tell you what it’s doing and where the JSON file is being saved.
Example
See example run below for the latest version using testing_ variant.
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