How To Check If Your Computer Supports DirectX 12 Ultimate

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. In the DirectX Diagnostic Tool, select the System tab, then check the DirectX version number under System Information.

1. How do I know if I have DirectX 12 Ultimate?
2. Can my computer run DirectX 12?
3. Which technology does DirectX 12 Ultimate Support?
4. How do I update DirectX 12?
5. Should you use DirectX 12?
6. Does DirectX 12 improve FPS?
7. Does GTA V support DirectX 12?
8. Can you get DirectX 12 on Windows 7?
9. Should I enable DirectX 12 on Rise of the Tomb Raider?
10. What is the latest driver for Nvidia?
11. How do I activate DirectX?

How do I know if I have DirectX 12 Ultimate?

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

Can my computer run DirectX 12?

Windows 10 is the only operating system that supports DirectX 12, which means if you want in on these features you'll need to take advantage of Microsoft's free upgrade (or buy a new PC with W10 preloaded).

Which technology does DirectX 12 Ultimate Support?

Both NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 30 Series and GeForce RTX 20 series GPUs also fully support DirectX 12 Ultimate. NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 30 Series, their 2nd gen RTX architecture, bring games to life with ultra-realistic visual effects and blazing fast frame rates. Check out more details on their DX12 Ultimate support.

How do I update DirectX 12?

Here's how to update DirectX:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and type check. Then click Check for updates.
2. Click Check for updates.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions so that Windows Update will automatically download & install the latest DirectX for you (included in the updates).

Should you use DirectX 12?

While DX12 may improve overall average frame rate, the most important benefit is that DX12 can provide is a performance boost when Fortnite gamers need it most. During a heated battle, the number of objects on the screen can skyrocket, which places additional demand on the CPU*.

Does DirectX 12 improve FPS?

DX11 manages 19 fps, while DX12 is more than 60% faster at 33 fps — at the same power consumption. In both cases, the lower power consumption and higher frame rates are achieved by reducing CPU overhead — which is the main purpose of DirectX/Direct3D 12, AMD's Mantle, OpenGL NG, and Apple's Metal.

Does GTA V support DirectX 12?

No. GTA V does not support DX12, only 11.

Can you get DirectX 12 on Windows 7?

Microsoft is officially supporting DirectX 12 on Windows 7 despite Microsoft's prior refusal. Currently, DX12 on Windows 7 is only available for Blizzard's World of Warcraft. Microsoft is currently working alongside Blizzard and other developers to bring support to Windows 7 in select titles.

Should I enable DirectX 12 on Rise of the Tomb Raider?

“For Rise of the Tomb Raider the largest gain DirectX 12 will give us is the ability to spread our CPU rendering work over all CPU cores, without introducing additional overhead. This is especially important on 8-core CPUs like Intel i7's or many AMD FX processors.”

What is the latest driver for Nvidia?

The latest version of the Nvidia Game Ready Driver, released on March 30, 2021, adds Nvidia reflex support for Rainbow Six: Siege, lowering system latency by up to 30%, as well as having performance optimization and Nvidia DLSS support for Outriders at launch on April 1.

How do I activate DirectX?

Ensure that DirectX is enabled for DirectDraw and Direct3D by performing the following steps:

1. Start the DirectX configuration utility by going to Start, Run, then typing dxdiag.exe.
2. Select the Display tab.
3. Ensure that both DirectDraw Acceleration and Direct3D Acceleration are Enabled; if they aren't, click Enable.