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DirectX 11 vs DirectX 12

In the test, all tested graphics cards have shown better performance with DX 11 in three games (Tomb Rider, Battlefield 1, and Deus Ex), while DX12 has shown a clear advantage in other games (Hitman, The Division, and Sniper Elite 4).


Which graphics cards are compatible with DirectX 12?
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX cards support DirectX 12 Ultimate, and future AMD Radeon cards with RDNA2 architecture will also be compatible. Microsoft will release the new APIs with the Windows 10 20H1 update, although the exact launch date has not been established.

Resolving DX11 Feature Level 10.0 Error

How can I resolve the "DX11 feature level 10.0 is required to run the engine" error when starting the game? Here are some possible solutions:

  • Update your graphics card drivers.
  • Install a patch.
  • Update Windows.

Checking DirectX Version on Windows 7

How can I check the DirectX version on Windows 7?

  1. Click on Start to find the DirectX version.
  2. Type "dxdiag" in the search box and select "dxdiag" from the results.
  3. Click "Yes" if prompted with the following message:
    • The DirectX Diagnostic Tool will run.

Understanding D3D11-Compatible GPU

What does it mean to have a GPU compatible with D3D11? As mentioned earlier, an outdated or nonexistent graphics card driver can cause the error "A D3D11-compatible GPU (feature level 11.0, Shader Model 5.0) is required to run the engine." I recommend updating the GPU drivers.

Checking Graphics Card Information on Windows

How can I view the computer’s graphics card information?

  1. Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Type "dxdiag" in the dialog box and press Enter.
  3. Click on "Display" and check the "Device" field to see GPU information.

Checking Graphics Card on Windows 10

How can I check the graphics card on a Windows 10 computer?

  1. To verify if the Microsoft Basic Display Adapter is in use, select the Start button and type "dxdiag.exe" in the search box next to the Start button.
  2. From the list of results, select "dxdiag.exe".
  3. Then, in the Display tab of the device, check the value next to the name.

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