Updated results: Using 4 threads and bounceCount 10
Render time with BB: 5min 5sec
Render time without BB: 27min 15sec
Reflections on the non-spherical objects to be resolved soon
Using 4 threads
Render time with BB: 28min 23sec
Render time without BB: 1h 11min 3sec
Reflections on the non-spherical objects to be resolved soon
An attempt was made to fix the reflections. It did not go well.
Specs
Processor: Inter(R) Core i7-35337 CPU @ 2.00Ghz
RAM 8.00GB
NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M