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DirectX 12 could enhance enthusiast chips by offering improved performance and capabilities for gaming.

DirectX 12 could enhance enthusiast chips by offering improved performance and capabilities for gaming.

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Danael88
Junior Member
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06-04-2016, 09:06 AM
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DirectX 12 could enable games to use all CPU cores. This might increase the value of high-end chips for gaming purposes.
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Danael88
06-04-2016, 09:06 AM #1

DirectX 12 could enable games to use all CPU cores. This might increase the value of high-end chips for gaming purposes.

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waido0211
Junior Member
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06-05-2016, 04:31 PM
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Let's start comparing right away once we're ready.
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waido0211
06-05-2016, 04:31 PM #2

Let's start comparing right away once we're ready.

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Karpak
Junior Member
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06-15-2016, 07:18 AM
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I believe DX12 offers numerous opportunities, yet hasn't demonstrated its ability to fulfill them. It might be wiser to observe developments before investing in a system based on our expectations of what it can achieve.
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Karpak
06-15-2016, 07:18 AM #3

I believe DX12 offers numerous opportunities, yet hasn't demonstrated its ability to fulfill them. It might be wiser to observe developments before investing in a system based on our expectations of what it can achieve.

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tonylaflem
Member
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06-16-2016, 06:42 AM
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It will require several years for it to become widespread.
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tonylaflem
06-16-2016, 06:42 AM #4

It will require several years for it to become widespread.

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KRC4267
Member
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06-16-2016, 09:11 AM
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Probably it will rely on how developers build the technology. We’ll be sure when DX12 titles launch. If it succeeds, existing FX CPUs might still be a solid option.
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KRC4267
06-16-2016, 09:11 AM #5

Probably it will rely on how developers build the technology. We’ll be sure when DX12 titles launch. If it succeeds, existing FX CPUs might still be a solid option.

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lennart198
Junior Member
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06-18-2016, 08:39 AM
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Only time will reveal how DX12 enhances the budget and mainstream gaming sector beyond the elite/extreme niche.
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lennart198
06-18-2016, 08:39 AM #6

Only time will reveal how DX12 enhances the budget and mainstream gaming sector beyond the elite/extreme niche.

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iDoNotEvenLift
Posting Freak
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06-18-2016, 09:00 PM
#7
It's worth noting that widespread use of DX12 in games could significantly enhance the performance of CPUs featuring six cores.
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iDoNotEvenLift
06-18-2016, 09:00 PM #7

It's worth noting that widespread use of DX12 in games could significantly enhance the performance of CPUs featuring six cores.

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RedClanGaming
Member
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06-19-2016, 03:39 AM
#8
As 4K screens gain popularity, more video recordings in UHD will demand larger files, pushing users toward upgraded mainstream devices. This creates a cycle of constant upgrades—like a rolling tumbleweed effect! A clear case is the Sony Z3 flagship phone camera, which can capture a 20-second video at full speed with a 132Mb file size (3840×2160 pixels at 30 fps). Source: PhotographyBLOG – Sony Xperia Z3 Review
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RedClanGaming
06-19-2016, 03:39 AM #8

As 4K screens gain popularity, more video recordings in UHD will demand larger files, pushing users toward upgraded mainstream devices. This creates a cycle of constant upgrades—like a rolling tumbleweed effect! A clear case is the Sony Z3 flagship phone camera, which can capture a 20-second video at full speed with a 132Mb file size (3840×2160 pixels at 30 fps). Source: PhotographyBLOG – Sony Xperia Z3 Review

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Luis1234
Member
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06-19-2016, 06:30 AM
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We can't be sure, but it seems highly improbable. A 4690k is sufficient for impressive frame rates at 1080p (depending on GPU), and beyond that the workload shifts more to the GPU than the CPU, making it less of an issue.
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Luis1234
06-19-2016, 06:30 AM #9

We can't be sure, but it seems highly improbable. A 4690k is sufficient for impressive frame rates at 1080p (depending on GPU), and beyond that the workload shifts more to the GPU than the CPU, making it less of an issue.

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stockchief7
Member
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06-27-2016, 05:15 AM
#10
I believed the updated APIs aimed to shift more dependencies onto the GPU rather than depending heavily on the CPU.
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stockchief7
06-27-2016, 05:15 AM #10

I believed the updated APIs aimed to shift more dependencies onto the GPU rather than depending heavily on the CPU.

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