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GDI vs Vulkan

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

GDI

GDI

System & Hardware

GDI (Graphics Device Interface) is a core Windows component that enables applications to use graphics and formatted text on video displays. It provides device-independent graphics rendering services for Windows-based applications.

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Vulkan

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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