Core Insights - The Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC) has released SPECviewperf 15.0.1, an update to the benchmark for measuring graphics performance in professional applications, now including the snx-05 workload based on Siemens NX 2406 [1][3] Group 1: New Features - The snx-05 workload is the first "snap-in" workload enabled by SPECviewperf 15's architecture, allowing users to add new workloads without re-running existing benchmarks [2] - SPECviewperf 15.0.1 allows users to evaluate potential hardware updates for graphics systems without needing to install Siemens NX on target systems, thus facilitating informed hardware investment decisions [3] Group 2: Compatibility and Pricing - SPECviewperf 15.0.1 maintains backward compatibility with SPECviewperf 15.0 workload metrics, ensuring that users can adopt the new version while preserving the validity of existing benchmark results [4] - The benchmark is available for immediate download under a two-tiered pricing structure: free for the user community and $2,500 for sellers of computer-related products and services [5] Group 3: Organizational Background - SPEC is a non-profit organization that establishes and maintains standardized benchmarks for evaluating performance in computing systems, with a membership of over 120 leading vendors, educational institutions, and research organizations worldwide [6]