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D9VK vs DXVK

A side-by-side look at D9VK and DXVK. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

D9VK

D9VK

Gaming Software

D9VK is a software library that allows DirectX 9 games and applications to run more efficiently on Linux using Vulkan instead of OpenGL or DirectX 9. It acts as a translation layer between DirectX 9 and Vulkan.

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DXVK

DXVK

Gaming Software

DXVK is a Vulkan-based translation layer for Direct3D 9/10/11 which allows running 3D applications on Linux using Wine. It provides better game performance and compatibility compared to Wine's built-in Direct3D implementations.

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