DirectX updates could boost ray tracing performance up to 90%

PCWorld reports that Microsoft’s new DirectX ray tracing updates could deliver performance boosts of 40-90% through Shader ...

DirectX just made shader execution reordering official, boosting ray tracing performance in games

The recently released Shader Model 6.9 brings Microsoft's official take on Shader Execution Reordering (SER) out of preview. Nvidia and a few game developers have already ...

Microsoft introduces new PIX and DirectX tools for PC developers at GDC 2026

At GDC 2026, Microsoft announced updates to Windows 11 designed to help PC game developers create, optimize, and deliver faster, smoother, and more responsive experiences. The company highlighted ...
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Microsoft Working to Add AI-Powered Rendering to DirectX

Microsoft's DirectX API has been a core part of gaming for decades, and Microsoft is preparing to upgrade this platform for the AI era. The new DirectX will have AI upscaling at the core, giving ...