DirectX vs Vulkan
A side-by-side look at DirectX and Vulkan. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
DirectX
Gaming Software
DirectX is a collection of application programming interfaces (APIs) for handling tasks related to multimedia, especially game programming and video, on Microsoft platforms. It handles tasks like rendering graphics, playing sounds and music, receiving input from controllers, and running multiplayer games.
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Vulkan
Gaming Software
Vulkan is a low-overhead, cross-platform 3D graphics and computing API. It provides high-efficiency access to modern GPUs used in a wide variety of devices from PCs and consoles to mobile phones and embedded platforms.
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