- 96-core ThreadRipper was paired with two Nvidia H100 NVL GPUs with 188GB of memory
- Last month, Comino announced that it was accepting pre-orders for Nvidia’s next-generation GPU.
- Comino unveiled an AMD workstation with six RTX 4090 GPUs in early 2024
Comino, known for its liquid-cooled systems, recently launched the Grando H100 server, a high-performance solution designed for AI and HPC workloads.
This new model has an AMD Threadripper PRO 7995WX processor, with 96 cores and 192 threads. Based on AMD’s Zen 4 architecture, the CPU supports up to 2TB of DDR5 memory, offering generous bandwidth for data processing and large-scale computing tasks.
The processor, in this configuration, is combined with two Nvidia H100 NVL GPUs, equipped with 94 GB of memory each, for a whopping 188 GB of GPU memory. The system is built around the ASUS SAGE WRX90 motherboard, which provides ample PCIe Gen5 lanes for high-speed GPUs and storage.
An excellent option for companies and professionals.
To maintain optimal thermal performance, the Grando H100 incorporates Comino’s advanced liquid cooling system. It features a centralized water block and quick disconnect fittings, simplifying maintenance and minimizing the risk of leaks.
This efficient cooling design not only ensures stability under heavy workloads but also operates with reduced noise. For business reliability, the server includes four redundant 1600W power supplies.
Storage reviewwhich tested Comino’s Grando server and a workstation with six RTX 4090 GPUs earlier this year, describing them as “excellent examples of well-made GPU-powered performance systems,” compared the new server and got mixed results.
As expected, the Grando H100 excelled in AI-driven computational workflows and CPU-intensive tasks. In tests like Blender multicore rendering, 7-Zip compression, and Y-Cruncher, it easily outperformed competing systems. However, the system’s performance in traditional rendering benchmarks such as Luxmark and OctaneBench caused the server to fall behind systems equipped with GPUs that are optimized for those tasks.
Summarizing their findings, Storage review noted: “Overall, the Comino Grando H100 is an excellent choice for businesses and professionals who prioritize AI optimization, computational tasks, and reliability in demanding environments. Its unique design and cooling innovations deliver flexibility and performance for AI-powered workloads. However, alternative configurations such as the RTX 4090-equipped Grando Server or RTX 6000 Ada-powered systems may be better suited for users focused on traditional GPU rendering.”
We’re still eagerly awaiting a review of the Grando Server equipped with eight Nvidia RTX 5090 GPUs, which Comino previously announced and is accepting pre-orders, but sadly there’s no sign of benchmarks for that particular powerhouse yet.
