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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 ...

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

With GPU architectures changing from being entirely graphics-focused and game rendering relying increasingly more on compute ...
ExtremeTech

Report claims DirectX 12 will enable AMD and Nvidia GPUs to work side-by-side

With the Games Developer Conference right around the corner we've started to see more gaming and technology announcements cropping up, but a new report on DirectX 12 is certain to raise the eyebrows ...
Digital Trends

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 ...
Engadget

'Fortnite' DirectX 12 update boosts performance on high-end PCs

Fortnite is about to make better use of your fast gaming rig. Epic is rolling out an update to the Windows version of its battle royale shooter that adds support for DirectX 12. If you have a high-end ...
GameSpot

DirectX 12: A Game Changer for Xbox One and PC?

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. So much hinges on the potential of DirectX 12. Here we analyse how ...