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DirectX 12 is now 10 years old but even with all its updates, it's still not the API to rule them all

In the late summer of 2014, Microsoft announced that Windows 10 would be rolled out to PC users around the world in the following year. At the same time, it also revealed that the new operating system ...
ExtremeTech

New DirectX 11 vs. DirectX 12 comparison shows uneven results, limited improvements

DirectX 11 and DirectX 12 have gone head to head in a multi-game matchup, but the results may not be quite what you'd expect. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new ...
ExtremeTech

DirectX 12 reduces power consumption by 50%, boosts fps by 60% in new tech demo

At its Siggraph 2014 booth, Intel is showing off one of the first public demos of DirectX 12 and Direct3D 12 -- and the improvement over older graphics APIs, such as DirectX 11, is really quite ...
VentureBeat

‘Xbox One will see improved performance’ with DirectX 12, according to Microsoft

Microsoft’s new version of DirectX will boost performance on Xbox One as well as PC and mobile. During a panel today at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, Microsoft detailed its DirectX ...
PC World

Meet the future of PC graphics: Microsoft reveals faster, console-like DirectX 12

SAN FRANCISCO—Meet the next generation of gaming graphics. DirectX 12 is faster, lighter-weight, and more predictable, said Anuj Gosalia, Development Manager for Graphics at Microsoft, at the Game ...
TechSpot

Early DirectX 12 game performance strongly favors AMD

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. The first DirectX 12 benchmark based on a real, upcoming game is now available, and the guys at PC ...