iRender: the next-gen render farm for OctaneRender

[Sponsored] Online render farm iRender explains why, even in the era of AI, its customizable, affordable solutions are essential for freelance artists and studios using OctaneRender, Otoy’s powerful GPU renderer for motion graphics, visualization, animation and VFX work.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the 3D world. It accelerates workflows and unlocks new creative possibilities. From generative AI to AI-powered render denoisers and upscalers, AI-based tools are helping artists work faster than ever. But here is one undeniable truth: AI enhances rendering – it doesn’t replace it.

While AI can optimize previews and improve efficiency, high-fidelity rendering — especially in applications like OctaneRender — still requires raw GPU power. No matter how advanced AI becomes, accurate and realistic final renders must go through physically accurate path tracing, detailed light bounces, and complex ray-traced effects that demand high-end hardware.

This is why render farms remain essential, even in the AI era. For artists working in OctaneRender, a powerful GPU render farm like iRender bridges the gap between their creativity and the reality of final rendering.

Rendering a Cinema 4D scene with OctaneRender on iRender’s 8 x GeForce RTX 4090 server.

Why render farms are still essential in the AI era

Modern AI-driven tools have made rendering more efficient, but they are not substitutes for high-resolution path-traced rendering. AI-powered features in rendering engines help speed up previews, but they still rely on strong GPUs for optimal performance. Plus, final production renders require full light calculations, complex reflections – and often, volumetric effects – which only powerful multi-GPU setups can handle efficiently.

Moreover, hardware bottlenecks are still a challenge. While AI-powered tools optimize certain aspects of rendering, they actually increase the GPU workload. AI-driven simulations, automated material enhancements, and deep-learning-based optimizations all require high-performance GPUs to process data quickly. Even high-end workstations can struggle with high-poly environments, complex shaders, and large-scale animations.

For freelancers and studios alike, rendering must be fast and scalable. However, large-scale projects take hours or days to complete on a local machine, which can affect project deadlines. Instead of investing in expensive multiple-GPU setups, artists can turn to cost-effective, high-speed cloud rendering solutions like iRender.

Cloud rendering with iRender is an alternative to maintaining expensive local hardware.

iRender: the next-gen render farm for OctaneRender

iRender is a high-performance GPU render farm optimized for OctaneRender. Unlike traditional render farms, iRender operates as an IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) platform, giving artists full control over dedicated high-end GPU servers. This means no queue, any version of the software you need, and full creative control. It’s a seamless experience, just like working on your own computer — but with far more power.

Why iRender is the choice of OctaneRender artists

1. Dedicated high-performance multi-GPU servers
OctaneRender thrives on multi-GPU acceleration, and iRender is built to provide the fastest GPU rendering experience possible.

Users can choose from single or multiple GPU servers with one, two, four, six or eight GeForce RTX 4090 or GeForce RTX 3090 GPUs for maximum OctaneRender performance. Dedicated machines mean you can work in real time without delays, instead of having to wait in a queue.

2. Full creative control – just like working locally
Unlike traditional render farms where you upload a job and wait, iRender gives you direct remote access to a high-end workstation. This means that you can:

• Install any version of OctaneRender you need, and use your preferred DCC software
  (including – but not limited to – Cinema 4D, Houdini, Blender, and Maya)
• Pause, tweak, and resume renders whenever necessary
• Access your rendering environment just like a local PC

3. Cost-efficient scaling – pay only for what you use
Rendering power shouldn’t be a financial burden. iRender makes high-end GPU power affordable for artists and studios. With its pay-as-you-go model, you only pay for the time you use, and there are long-term rental plans with cost savings for large projects.

This flexibility allows artists to scale up instantly, without investing in expensive GPUs.

4. Reliable performance and 24/7 support
iRender’s optimized hardware ensures stability, reducing the risk of crashes and failed renders. If you ever need assistance, its 24/7 dedicated support team is always ready to help, so you always have professional guidance whenever needed.

What’s coming next?

iRender also stays ahead of the curve, continuously pioneering the latest technologies and features in the render farm industry. One of its most recent innovations is its Staking (Stake to Earn) feature, allowing users to stake their unused iRender Points and earn extra render credits.

And here’s a little teaser for what’s coming up in future: GeForce RTX 5090 GPU servers and a brand-new data center in South Korea are on the way!

The ultimate render farm for OctaneRender users

AI-powered tools are revolutionizing 3D production, but rendering still requires raw GPU power. Combining AI-driven efficiency with cloud-based GPU rendering creates an optimized workflow for artists and studios. iRender delivers the performance, flexibility, and cost efficiency needed to keep up with the demands of modern 3D production.

Last but not least, iRender now offers 100% extra render points with your first payment, so when you try the service for the first time, you can render more for your money.

Sign up iRender today and take your Octane rendering to the next level!