How do I test DirectX 12?

How do I test DirectX 12?

Checking your version

1. To check which version of DirectX is on your PC using the DirectX Diagnostic Tool, select the Start button and type dxdiag in the search box, then press Enter.
2. In the DirectX Diagnostic Tool, select the System tab, then check the DirectX version number under System Information.

How do I know if I have DirectX 12 Ultimate?

The DirectX 12 Ultimate checker can be found within Settings under Gaming Features.

Can I run DirectX 12?

OS and GPU support AMD supports DirectX 12 on all GCN-class hardware dating back to the launch of that family in 2012. All AMD GPUs from the HD 77xx family (or above), the HD 85xx family (or above), and the Radeon R5 family (or above) all support DirectX 12. This includes the various iterations of GCN, from 1.0 – 1.2.

Is DX11 better than DX12?

DirectX 12 debuted two years back, promising significant performance and efficiency boosts across the board. This includes better CPU utilization, closer to metal access as well as a host of new features most notably ray-tracing or DXR (DirectX Ray-tracing).

What is the difference between DirectX 12 and DirectX 12 Ultimate?

DirectX 12 Ultimate is the newest version of the API and new gold standard for the next-generation of games. DirectX 12 Ultimate takes games to a whole new level of realism with support for ray tracing, mesh shaders, variable rate shading, and sampler feedback.

Is DX12 good for Nvidia?

DirectX 12 (DX12) enables developers to add amazing graphics effects to Microsoft Windows-based PC games. GeForce graphics cards deliver advanced DX12 features such as ray tracing and variable rate shading, bringing games to life with ultra-realistic visual effects and faster frame rates.

What is DirectX 12 (DX12)?

With Microsoft® DirectX® 12 (DX12), you get blazingly fast performance, high frames per second, and reduced latency on all AMD Radeon™ graphics cards, and on AMD Radeon™ RX 6000 series graphics cards, support for DirectX® 12 Ultimate enables features that deliver the next-generation of gaming experiences.

Why is my DX12 test not working?

If you attempt to launch the DX12 test and you get a white screen and or freezing of the test, then this can be caused by either The EVGA PRECISION XOC 3rd party software application. This tool is capable of displaying an overlay window (OSD), over the top of the normal 3D scene.

What is DirectX Raytracing (DXR)?

DirectX Raytracing (DXR) adds a new level of graphics realism to games through effects like reflections, shadows, and global illumination at real-time frame rates on AMD Radeon™ RX 6000 series graphics, thanks to AMD RDNA™ 2 architecture support for hardware-accelerated raytracing.