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Update to Nvidia’s Linux drivers could fix DirectX 12 performance

Nvidia has always been a second class citizen with regards to Linux, with creator Linus Torvalds famously handing them the ...
TweakTown

DirectX 12 'Work Graphs' aim to eliminate CPU bottlenecks by putting the GPU in charge

A week ago, Microsoft teased a new update to DirectX 12 for developers that will usher in "a new era of performance and efficiency." Today, we've got more details on what the new 'Work Graphs' entail ...
GamingOnLinux

Vulkan 1.4.340 released with new extension to improve DirectX performance on Linux

We're seeing excitement build up from the Vulkan API release 1.4.340, with a new extension that should eventually improve ...
TweakTown

Microsoft's new DirectX feature will usher in 'a new era of performance and efficiency'

DirectSR, a new API from Microsoft that will allow developers to easily bring NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS support to their games, isn't the only announcement from the DirectX team at this ...
Neowin

DirectX Raytracing gets performance boost with Opacity Micromaps, now in Agility SDK 1.6160 0

Back in March at the Game Developers Conference 2025 (GDC 2025), Microsoft unveiled DirectX Raytracing (DXR) 1.2, which introduces Opacity Micromaps (OMM). The Redmond giant has now announced the ...
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DirectX 11 vs DirectX 12 test in 6 games

DirectX 11 vs DirectX 12 Test in 6 Games Games: Rise of the Tomb Raider Deus Ex Mankind Divided - 01:36 Battlefield 1 - 03:28 ...
ExtremeTech

Microsoft Working to Add AI-Powered Rendering to DirectX

Microsoft's DirectX API has been a core part of gaming for decades, and Microsoft is preparing to upgrade this platform for the AI era. The new DirectX will have AI upscaling at the core, giving ...