7 — Vray

★★★★☆ (4.5/5) Docked half a point for the subscription cost and the still-mediocre real-time viewport.

The software includes several technical improvements to lighting, materials, and efficiency: What's New in V-Ray 7 - V-Ray for 3ds Max - Chaos Docs vray 7

For years, artists struggled with infinite backgrounds bleeding color everywhere. V-Ray 7 introduces a Finite Dome mode. ★★★★☆ (4

Added support for GPU Caustics and faster "Time to First Pixel" (TTFP). vray 7