| Version | Platform | Why It’s Hot | Release Year | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 3ds Max / Maya | New "Confidence" denoiser; Procedural clouds; Enscape compatibility. | 2024 | | V-Ray 5.2 | SketchUp | Light mixing in frame buffer; Real-time viewport rendering. | 2023 | | V-Ray 4.3 | Revit | Native Revit materials support; Batch rendering. | 2022 | | V-Ray Next | All | AI denoiser; Adaptive dome light; Scene intelligence. | 2020 | | V-Ray 3.6 | 3ds Max | Hybrid Rendering (CPU+GPU); First stable USD support. | 2018 |
V-Ray 5 changed the workflow by adding tools like the Light Mix , which allows artists to change the color and intensity of lights after the render is finished. It also integrated the V-Ray Asset Browser to manage materials more efficiently. vray+all+versions+list+hot
: The NVIDIA RTX 4080 or 4080 Super is recommended for strong V-Ray GPU performance without the extreme cost and heat of a 4090. | Version | Platform | Why It’s Hot