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NVIDIA, AMD, Intel Explain How OpenGL Can Unlock 15x Performance Gains

AMD’s Graham Sellers, Intel’s Tim Foley, and Nvidia's Cass Everitt and John McDonald appeared on the same panel to explain the high-level concepts available in today’s OpenGL implementations that reduce driver overhead by up to 10x or more.

With OpenGL, an open, vendor-neutral standard, developers can get significantly better performance – up to 1.3 times. But with a little tuning, they can get 7 to 15 times more performance.

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ZeroX98764453d ago

well, it seems that DX12 is pushing the others to do better. Bad thing? not at all!

Better Performance for every platform, everyone's happy :)

ATi_Elite4453d ago (Edited 4453d ago )

actually mantle pushed everyone to do better as they were the first one to jump on the "Performance Optimization" bandwagon.

Also a side note is that Mantle was pushed into existence because of CONSOLE Optimization.

PC devs started seeing mid tier Laptop part using consoles crank out good performance so why not apply that to the PC side where EVERYONE and their MAMA knows the PC needed optimized in MANY areas.

Overall Optimization is Good for everyone and pretty much started by Console Devs while PC devs had to focus on better Hardware use (multi-threading, proper core distribution, Ram, GPU tech blah blah blah) but with that now standard Optimization is the new thing to do to boost performance.

liquidhalos4453d ago

Heres hoping the trend continues. If only they would make improvements that would allow my 6520G to play some basic games. Or even a driver for windows 8.1 :(

I need me a PC elite buddy to sort this out

ZeroX98764453d ago

True, Mantle made a great start! I got an Nvidia card, so I couldn't really try that option.

HighResHero4453d ago

Can't wait to see what my gaming laptop can really do. There are no longer any excuses.

Somebody4452d ago

It's pretty much what I've been waiting for all these years. I've always annoyed by the fact that the PC needed newer hardware to drive through new games while consoles are optimized to every last bit of performance. I mean theoretically my card is much powerful than the one on consoles so why do I need to get a new card for this new game?

Luckily the PC does get some optimization over the last several years that there isn't any real need to rush out and get newer PC hardware. It's a very pleasant surprise to see my laptop can play some of the latest games much smoother than a coupe of years back. Hopefully this new shift towards low tier optimization will become a new industry standard for the PC.

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sorceror1714453d ago

Actually, OpenGL already had features along the lines of Mantle and DirectX 12 when they were released. But yes, competition is good!

Charybdis4453d ago (Edited 4453d ago )

DirectX12 will release in 2015? Not sure if OpenGL 'high level concepts' as mentioned at gdc are already available, but with the open nature I can see open gl getting and already having features along the line of Directx 12 and mantle.

SilentNegotiator4453d ago (Edited 4453d ago )

Wasn't OpenGL shown to be more efficient than DX11 (by Valve)? Seems to me like the real push wasn't even caused by DX12.

AD7054453d ago (Edited 4453d ago )

Great job for directx12 for inciting competition. This is just what pc gaming needs.

darksky4453d ago

DirectX 12 was announced at GDC and so have the optimisations to OpenGL so pretty unlikely the OpenGL quickly decided to optimize it due to MS. Give credit where its due...AMD Mantle.

Sharky54453d ago

i agree Zero, but the trolls will find a reason to make a mountain out of a molehill...they'll use this info as fuel for argument to put DX12 vs OpenGL..."my ball bounces higher than yours!!" :/

ZeroX98764453d ago (Edited 4453d ago )

yeah, I know it's coming (console fanboy alerts). the thing is, I bought a PS4 at launch and my PC is far more capable than my PS4. I don't buy consoles for their graphics, I buy them for their games!

Sony has always created a nice console to combine with my PC. When I'm going to a friends house, sometimes I bring my desktop tower along, but my PS3/PS4 is way more convenient for smaller gaming sessions. I just love both!

starchild4452d ago

Yep, I bought a PS4 to go along with my PC. It's a nice combo. I do know PC gamers that have other console preferences though.

MasterCornholio4453d ago

Good news for the PS4 and PCs.

:)

cyhm31124453d ago

hahaha, PS4 use opengl which can unlock 15x but the dx12 xbone is using only can improve 20%, so it is like PS4 is going to be like.. take a calculation PS4 is 50% more powerful than xbone right now. So, PS4=1.5x15/1.2=6.25 times faster than xbone and being 100 dollars cheaper. lol

Dewitt4453d ago

PS4 uses PSSL a custom API off the OpenGL platform. These changes do not effect the PS4 API.

deadfrag4452d ago (Edited 4452d ago )

Yes they will!!!The PSSL Api library already haves Opengl features on it and can be update to have even more in case you wonder.Not only from OPengl but from other known developing librarys.The PSSL Api is the most custom Api ever made for a console and very easy to update.

pandehz4453d ago (Edited 4453d ago )

Lol if only it worked like that.

Anyhoo lemme just say this your assumption and the truth are very far apart.

king_of_N4G4452d ago

cyhm - your comment makes me both shake my head and want to slap you through the monitor. What a ridiculous thing to say. Are all ps4 fanboys THIS dumb?

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Microsoft Gaming Revenue Drops 7% Year-on-Year, Content and Services Down 5%, Xbox Hardware Down 33%

Microsoft announced its financial results for Q3 of fiscal year 2026, including an update on its gaming Xbox business and more.

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Jin_Sakai30d ago (Edited 30d ago )

Not looking good. Hopefully Asha Sharma is able to turn Phil’s disaster around.

dveio30d ago

To me it's still quite remarkable how they can cash-in 5.3bn in revenue in a single quarter, since their hardware is basically dead.

Jingsing30d ago

The stock mark is what makes Microsoft remarkable, They have convinced every institutional and retail investor to just keep piling money into them. Like many big tech giants they are just a big growing pyramid scheme. As long as people keep dropping money into ETF's that cover the market Microsoft will always be liquid. At the same time it is completely stifling innovation and competition. People need to start being more discreet in how they invest their money as it's killing the system.

Tanktopmaster9230d ago

Once they re-evaluate exclusive all will be fine….

S2Killinit30d ago

Riiiiight because people will just flock back to them for one or two games per year.

Jingsing30d ago

15+ years of bad performance is what they call irreparable in business. It is time for them to sell off the assets and get out of entertainment.

Tanktopmaster9230d ago

These declines are on the back of extra revenue received from releasing games like Forza horizon 5 on PlayStation. So I’m being sarcastic here when I said they should go back to exclusives. Killing off a revenue stream from Ps5 sales will only make things worse

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Report: Injustice 3 in Development at NetherRealm Studios

Thanks to the slip-up of an artist working on the title, we now have more evidence that a new Injustice game is in the works.

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA30d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY30d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay30d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos30d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7230d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY30d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator30d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum30d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z30d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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