[gmx-users] REMD speed calculation compared to classical MD

[David van der Spoel]

On 10/13/10 7:42 PM, XAvier Periole wrote:
>
> Well the exchanges do not cost time ... so basically each replica runs
> at the speed it would run it was a regular simulation on the number of
> cpu you give each replica.
>
> I do not think there any significant difference in NPT/NVT simulations.
> Note NVT is often used for REMD
It us, but that gives high pressure at high T, which is typically not 
what you want.

If you use NPT REMD than the run time between exchanges is in general 
equal to that of the coldest replica, since that will be at the highest 
density (unless you go below the density maximum of water :)).


>
> XAvier.
>
> On Oct 13, 2010, at 11:36 AM, ABEL Stephane 175950 wrote:
>
>> Dear All,
>>
>> For a futur project, I would like to perform the REMD calculations
>> with GROMACS4.5.X. To have an estimation of CPU time required, I have
>> a naive question: What is the speed of REMD compared to a classic NPT
>> MD ? I am aware that the response depends a lot of factor (number of
>> replica, etc.), but since i have no idea and experience with this type
>> of MD, I ask the question ;).
>>
>> The system will have approximatively 25000 atoms. Previously for this
>> system, I got 11 ns/day on 32 CPU for a NPT MD with GROMOS53A6 and
>> GMX4.0.5.
>>
>> Thanks you in advance for your response.
>>
>> Stefane
>>
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