180°

Unity Founder: DirectX 12 API Alone Doesn't Give A Significant Performance Boost

David Helgason also talks about the use of Enlighten in Unity.

Read Full Story >>
gamingbolt.com
SpaceRanger3931d ago

It seems that utilizing DX12 from the start is what better suits its performance overall. Simple concept to understand.

TheCommentator3931d ago

PCars is getting 7% with a patch. Native DX12 will get more. IF they double the performance of a patch that'll be great, but how big COULD the gains be? E3 should resolve some of this speculation. I can't wait!

dantesparda3931d ago

PCars is supposed to be a getting a 4-7% w/o DX12 (and Ian Bell said that the PS4 will also benefit from those improvements too), so i think people are getting it mixed up with that update. You people are to quick to want to point to anything you think is a DX12 improvement. Just like how you all thought the 30-40% DX12 increase was for X1 when people were trying to tell you's otherwise.

TheCommentator3931d ago (Edited 3931d ago )

Dante, they are two separate patches. SMS clarified today that a DX12 patch will add 7% to XB1. In post #54 of the Pcars forum which started the 30-40% debacle, Ian mentions the performance gains the current patch will give to both consoles. Then he hypothesizes that if Sony can emulate the features of DX12 they could benefit from an upcoming DX12 patch as well. Elsewhere in that forum, tbh, according to Ian the DX12 patch is only at a stage where a budget has been set aside for IF they have time to do it anyways.

Edit:

I am not "you people." I didn't think the evidence supported that notion 100%, as my post in that thread clearly states. Get to know me before you label me.

curtis923931d ago

I've never seen something like DX12 before where there are such polarizing opinions regarding it's use on console.

u4one3931d ago (Edited 3931d ago )

its because of the hatred and insecurities of all the opposing fanboys. they want to make sure that the xbox one doesn't get a leg up or parity with the ps4 since the x1 has a slightly weaker gpu (but better cpu setup). they would have less excuse for the bashing if the x1 suddenly started consistently matching resolution and texture filtering.

(edit after some thought)
The part I don't get is why would people hate on technology that is attempting to make gaming better in general. I'm not saying it will, but what if it did give the x1 the tools to outpace the ps4 in terms of performance? what would be the drawback? We'd have an even better console to play games on. Whats more and even better, it would give Sony incentive to improve their own APIs and since the PS4s GPU has a bit more horsepower, they could take it even further. I don't understand why people don't love the competition because we the consumers win when they battle it out.

To prove my point, look how much xbox one users have benefitted from the PS4s success. There have been more deals, more bundles, more features, more apps or anything to motivate more sales getting tossed over to the x1 side than would ever have been the case if the sales were more equalized across brands.

solar3931d ago

fanboys are effing idiots.

parentsbasement3931d ago

Your post is well thought out , makes perfect sense , and is completely right...so , in the sprit of N4G , i'll disagree with it...

ThanatosDMC3931d ago

I completely agree... with parentsbasement.

Lennoxb633931d ago

Of course it depends on the engine and its compliance with DX12. Also depends on the techniques the devs use.

XeyedGamer3931d ago

I don't recall dx11 having such a big fuss made about it.

solar3931d ago

it did have a big fuss, but crapped the bed.

ThanatosDMC3931d ago (Edited 3931d ago )

There was a lot of fuss with dx11 fog effects being a thing but most people just stuck with dx9 settings due to higher performance.

windblowsagain3931d ago

They made a bigger fuss over dx10 or 9 and in many games dx9 was faster,lol.

Show all comments (19)
260°

DirectX 12 Agility SDK Announced and Released Today by Microsoft

At GameStack Live, Microsoft announced and released the new DirectX 12 Agility SDK, which delivers DX12 Ultimate features to a larger base. There will benefits for Xbox, too.

Read Full Story >>
wccftech.com
Orchard1777d ago

Pretty cool. Should help devs adopt more modern rendering techniques on both PC & Xbox rather than have to target old versions to cover the majority of their users.

Sayai jin1777d ago

I saw a report that the new Windows update causes a performance decrease in gaming performance.

1777d ago
90°

NVIDIA GeForce 451.48 WHQL released, adds full support for DirectX 12 Ultimate graphics API

DSOGaming writes: "NVIDIA has just released a brand new driver for its graphics cards. According to the release notes, the NVIDIA GeForce 451.48 WHQL driver adds full support for the DirectX 12 Ultimate graphics API. Additionally, this driver supports Hardware-accelerated GPU Scheduling when used with the Windows 10 May 2020 Update."

Read Full Story >>
dsogaming.com
2076d ago
280°

Windows 10 May 2020 Update available for download, features WDDM 2.7 & DirectX 12 Ultimate support

DSOGaming writes: "Microsoft has released the highly anticipated May 2020 Update for Windows 10. This Update brings support for both WDDM 2.7 and DirectX 12 Ultimate. Moreover, it packs some Xbox Game Bar improvements."

Read Full Story >>
dsogaming.com
GaboonViper2105d ago

Here comes another feature update that resets my settings.

Profchaos2105d ago

If it doesn't delete your files ala 1809 consider it a minor victory

1nsomniac2105d ago

I’ve noticed they do this as well.

I wonder how they legally get away with stealthily resetting all the privacy settings to allow tracking and monitoring without notifying you. It was only by chance I noticed it last time.

2105d ago
Unspoken2104d ago

Any software you use does this unfortunately.

1nsomniac2104d ago (Edited 2104d ago )

I think you’re misunderstanding what happens. All your windows settings remain untouched, it doesn’t change any of your settings accept Those related to your privacy. So all those privacy settings you agreed not to share during the installation and other privacy terms that you agreed not to share, within the privacy options page, even your offline linked windows accounts. It secretly enables all of those options without notifying you that it’s changed your selected options that both parties had agreed to. I don’t think they’ll be allowed to continue to do that under GDPR laws so we’ll see if it happens again. However unfortunately for me being in the UK, we won’t have GDPR laws for much longer after we leave the EU.

Hakuoro2104d ago

Gahl1k

The term "willingly" is questionable at best...

+ Show (1) more replyLast reply 2104d ago
2105d ago
AuraAbjure2105d ago (Edited 2105d ago )

Crash restart lockup repeat. Windows. Wonder what will happen to people who take health advice from its creator.

Edgelordsupreme2105d ago

PEBCAC

I don't have any problems, so the issue is probably someone who thinks Bill Gates has anything to do with the development of Windows in its current form.

Tacoboto2105d ago

"My PC sucks" = "Bill Gates' billions and billions of investment in vaccines and cures will kill you"?

2105d ago
BigTrain2104d ago

Crash, the END. That's what'll happen.

Asuka2105d ago (Edited 2105d ago )

As a note: WDDM 2.7 requires you to have updated drivers (which currently no official WQHL driver w/ support is available for Nvidia yet. Only development branch 450.xx). Also you need a 7th gen or newer Intel CPU w/ igpu, or a 10 series or newer Nvidia GPU, or latest AMD offerings.

WGAF2105d ago

Last time I update, the ethernet driver wasnt available so no matter what (even factory reset) I can't go online. The only way to update is to go online lol. Well I always wanted an offline laptop, so I guess got what I wish for :/

Fishy Fingers2105d ago

Use wifi (or tether to the device your posting from now) and download the driver.