I'm not missing the point. I'm running the same software that everyone else here is running and haven't noticed any difference in render times up or down. What I am reading is that the OP is using ridiculous render settings that WILL INCREASE RENDER TIMES to crazy levels. I suggest using settings that optimize light diffusion, lower noise and speed render times before we get all insane about 12 hour render times. Optimize your settings first, then if your render times are still crap you can gripe and moan about it.

There was a standard render test scene over at SM forum that someone posted a few years ago. It uses figures and props that come with the program and represents a typical Poser scene with figure, hair, clothing and a room with appropriate lighting.

W10, Ryzen 5 1600x, 16Gb,RTX2060Super+GTX980, PP11, 11.3.740