In non-technical terms, both DirectX 11 and DirectX 12 work as translators that help your computer talk to games. Part of it includes helping your GPU render visuals and scenes in the game. DirectX 11 ...

So quick question, all the benchmarks I read and all the games I have run either DX9 or DX11. What ever happened to DX10 and DX10.1? Is there a reason those technologies were never really explored?

Over the last few years, numerous video games have started offering players the option of switching between graphics APIs for better compatibility and smoother performance. Baldur’s Gate 3 is no ...

The latest edition of Steam’s Hardware & Software Survey is out. The news isn’t particularly good for DirectX 11 video cards -- despite the advances it brings, its predecessor still dominates the ...

Windows Microsoft wants to make Windows 'the best place to game—no matter where you play' but Linux and Valve's SteamOS have other ideas Graphics Cards Best graphics cards in 2025: I've tested pretty ...

Some users are receiving an error message DX11 feature level 10.0 is required to run the engine on the Steam or Valorant game. It is clear from the error message that ...

That depends who made your graphics card. We've tested both APIs to make sure you're getting the most out of your hardware. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...