Artificial intelligence is making a revolution in 3D. AI-powered tools have helped generate textures, enhance lighting, and even denoise previews, making artists work faster and easier. Everything seems perfect—until it’s time to render. The machine starts slowing down, the fan goes into overdrive, and the estimated render time stretches into hours, if not days. Sound familiar? Despite AI advancements, final rendering still demands raw GPU power, and that’s one thing AI cannot replace. While AI can optimize workflows and accelerate creative iterations, it doesn’t change the fundamental physics of rendering. Realistic path-tracing, complex reflections, and high-fidelity lighting calculations still require immense processing power. This is where render farms come in – not as an alternative, but as an essential part of the 3D world. For OctaneRender artists, a next-gen GPU render farm like iRender bridges the gap between limitless creativity and the harsh reality of rendering constraints. Rendering a C4D scene with Octane on iRender’s 8 x RTX 4090 server Why Render Farms Are More Important Than Ever? AI-driven tools have significantly improved rendering efficiency, but they still rely on powerful GPUs to function. While these tools speed up previews, they cannot replace final, high-resolution path-traced rendering. The reason is that even the most advanced AI features don’t calculate light bounces, volumetric effects, or physically accurate reflections, they simply approximate them. For true-to-life results, artists still need multi-GPU setups to complete their final renders. Though AI is supposed to speed up rendering, it often increases GPU workload. AI-driven simulations, deep-learning-based texture enhancements, and automated material generation all require more GPU power, not less. Even high-end GPU setups can be overwhelmed with high-poly environments, volumetric lighting, and complex shading. For freelancers and studios alike, deadlines are unforgiving. Animations and large projects can take days to complete on local computers, which slows down revisions and final deliveries. Instead of sinking money into expensive multi-GPU rigs, artists can tap into cloud-based rendering solutions that scale as needed. This is where iRender changes the game. How iRender Powers Octane Rendering in 2025 iRender is the next-gen render farm for OctaneRender in 2025. Unlike traditional render farms, iRender is an Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) platform, giving artists complete control over dedicated high-performance GPU servers. Instead of uploading jobs and waiting, you work in real time, just like on a local machine—except with significantly more power. Why Octane Artists Choose iRender Dedicated High-Performance Multi-GPU Servers OctaneRender is built for multi-GPU acceleration, and iRender provides the power artists need to maximize speed and quality. Users can select from single GPU to multiple GPU setups: 1/2/4/6/8 x RTX 4090 / RTX 3090 GPUs. No need to queue, you have real-time access to dedicated machines. Full Creative Control Unlike traditional render farms where you submit jobs and wait, iRender provides remote desktop access to high-end workstations. Install any version of OctaneRender and your preferred 3D software (Cinema 4D, Blender, Houdini, Maya, UE, etc.). Pause, tweak, and resume renders in real time – no need to start over. Work in a familiar, local-like environment, but with unmatched power. Cost-Efficient Scaling Rendering shouldn’t break the bank. iRender offers pay-as-you-go pricing, meaning you only pay for the hours you need. Also, there are long-term rental plans with cost savings for studios handling extensive projects. This flexibility enables artists and studios to scale instantly, eliminating the need for expensive in-house GPU investments. Reliable Performance & 24/7 Support The optimized hardware of iRender Farm ensures stable performance with minimal risk of crashes or failed renders. Especially, its 24/7 dedicated support team is ready to assist you at any time. What’s Next for iRender? Even in this AI booming era, rendering power remains a critical factor in producing high-quality 3D visuals. OctaneRender artists can no longer afford to rely solely on local machines. With iRender, you get full control, real-time access, and unmatched GPU performance – all without the hassle of hardware upgrades. The 3D industry is moving faster than ever, and iRender is at the forefront of innovation, continuously upgrading its infrastructure to support the latest technologies. One of its recent features is the Staking (Stake to Earn) program. Users can stake unused iRender Points to earn additional render credits. With NVIDIA’s next-gen GPUs launch, iRender will soon integrate RTX 5090 GPU into its render farm. Most anticipated, a new data center in South Korea is on the way in 2025. Sign up for iRender today and experience Octane rendering without limits! Brought to you by iRender: This article is part of the befores & afters VFX Insight series. If you’d like to promote your VFX/animation/CG tech or service, you can find out more about the VFX Insight series here. The post Beyond Limits: How iRender Powers Octane Rendering in 2025 appeared first on befores & afters.