Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

When to Use the Intelligent Build to Lossless?

July 16, 2025

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Intelligent Build to Lossless is suitable for all workloads and networking scenarios. It is particularly well suited for mixed workloads and use cases where end users are using multiple monitors and high-resolution displays, like high-end financial traders, for example.

Intelligent Build to Lossless is enabled and on by default for VDAs running Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops version 2503 or later and are equipped with a server-side GPU.

There are no additional endpoint requirements; however, Citrix always recommends using the most recent available CWA client version.

VDA Version	Serverside GPU	Intelligent Build to Lossless
VDA version prior to 2503	yes	no
VDA version prior to 2503	no	no
VDA 2503 or later	yes	yes
VDA2503 or later	no	no

Citrix recommends using Intelligent Build to Lossless for the following scenarios:

Medical Imaging:

For viewing diagnostic images, such as X-rays, MRIs, or CT scans, where compression artefacts could obscure details and compromise clinical accuracy.

3D CAD/CAM & Engineering:

When working with intricate and complex models and blueprints, precise line clarity is essential for both design and manufacturing.

Pre-press and Graphic Design:

For reviewing color proofs, high-resolution images, or text layouts, where seeing the actual, high-quality source material is required for quality control.

Financial Services:

For displaying dense, real-time data on trading floors, where absolute clarity of static charts and figures is necessary for analysis when using multiple high-resolution monitors

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