Microsoft DirectX 12 Update Could Double Path-Traced Game FPS, Boost Game AI

The latest DirectX release standardizes advanced rendering features key to path-tracing performance and the use of AI in ...
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DirectX 12 vs. DirectX 11: which is best for PC gaming?

DirectX 12 is the latest graphics API that powers Windows 11, but many of the best PC games still either run on DirectX 11 or include an option to switch. Which should you choose? Although most ...
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Should You Use DirectX 11 or 12 in Dark and Darker?

Dark and Darker, the debut game from developer IRONMACE, is one of many PC games that uses the graphics software DirectX. Naturally, Microsoft tends to release new versions of DirectX on a ...
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Why Microsoft keeps updating DirectX 12 instead of making DirectX 13

2025 marks 10 years after the official launch of DirectX 12 for Windows 10. This came after a relatively frequent release cycle over the years, starting with one of the first ever DirectX showcase ...