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D9VK vs PCem

A side-by-side look at D9VK and PCem. 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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PCem

PCem

Gaming Software

PCem is an open-source IA-32 PC emulator that allows you to emulate old x86 based PCs. It aims to be highly compatible and allows you to run many older MS-DOS games and applications. PCem is free, customizable, and works on Windows, Linux and macOS.

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