Nvidia open-sources PhysX engine, including GPU kernel code
Resourceful developers can now port the technology to multi-core CPUs or competing GPUs
Computer graphics articles
Samsung's latest Odyssey gaming monitor features glasses-free 3D, now available for pre-order
Also a new budget 49" ultrawide offering and a ViewFinity productivity 4K display
AMD FSR 4 is Very Impressive: 1440p Upscaling Tested
AMD's FSR 4 aims to close the gap with DLSS, bringing AI-powered upscaling to Radeon GPUs. With 1440p gaming in focus, can FSR 4 match or surpass Nvidia's DLSS? We analyze its image quality and performance.
DLSS 4 Upscaling at 4K is Actually Pretty Amazing
The most interesting side of Nvidia's new RTX 50 series is not the GPUs themselves, not even close, it's DLSS 4 upscaling that steals the spotlight with a new AI model and much improved image quality.
Nvidia's new texture compression tech slashes VRAM usage by up to 95%
Neural networks can apparently work wonders in reducing VRAM requirements for real-time graphics
Nvidia DLSS 4 Ray Reconstruction Analysis: Fixing Ugly Ray Tracing Noise
Nvidia's DLSS 4 Ray Reconstruction tackles the issue of image noise with ray tracing. By improving stability and texture preservation, it minimizes the visual trade-offs and makes ray tracing look far better.
A Review of Nvidia's DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
Multi Frame Generation is one of the standout features in DLSS 4 and the new Nvidia RTX 50 series GPUs. This review dives into its performance, image quality, and whether it's truly worth upgrading for.
AMD FSR 4 integration could be a simple drop-in upgrade for current FSR 3.1 games
A simple DLL swap and you're done
Havok shares first physics engine tech demo in 10 years
Havok hasn't forgotten about physics
Blockbench is a versatile modeling tool for 3D artists and Minecraft mod creators
Blockbench is a voxel-based 3D modeling tool with texture painting, keyframe animation, plugin support, and Minecraft-compatible exports, widely used for creating Minecraft mods and add-ons.
Nvidia says over 80% of GeForce RTX GPU owners use DLSS
Is the age of native rendering coming to an end?
Microsoft DirectX embraces neural rendering for next-gen graphics
A cross-platform revolution in real-time PC graphics rendering?
Latest Nvidia RTX 5080 leaks hint at DLSS 4 and GDDR7 ahead of CES unveiling
New GPUs, new upscaling tech
AAA video games struggle to keep up with the skyrocketing costs of realistic graphics
Meanwhile, gamers' preferences are evolving towards titles with robust social features
Intel XeSS 2 arrives alongside new Battlemage GPUs with frame generation and low-latency mode
Intel takes on DLSS 3 and FSR 3 innovations
Tencent unveils 11" gaming handheld with glasses-free 3D, Intel Core Ultra 7 258V CPU
You might never be able to buy it, though
Blender 4.3 combines animation, sculpting, and rendering upgrades
Blender introduces an enhanced Grease Pencil toolset, new brush assets, real-time lighting effects, and more. Additional features include improved light and shadow linking to illuminate specific objects and experimental Vulkan backend GPU support.
Is Ray Tracing Worth the FPS Hit? 36 Game Performance Investigation
Ray tracing can enhance visuals, but it often comes at a high performance cost. We analyze its impact across 36 games, focusing on where it truly shines and comparing the performance of Nvidia and AMD GPUs.
Adobe wows with Project Turntable, an AI tool that rotates 2D art in 3D space
Yet another MAX event packed with generative AI tools
Experiment shows iconic CS:GO map running within a neural network on RTX GPU
Some hallucination aside, it's rather convincing
Nvidia CEO: "We can't do computer graphics anymore without artificial intelligence"
Jensen Huang champions AI upscaling in gaming, but players fear a hardware divide
In context: Upscaling tech like Nvidia's DLSS can enhance lower-resolution images and improve image quality while achieving higher frame rates. However, some gamers are concerned that this technology might become a requirement for good performance – a valid fear, even though only a few games currently list system requirements that include upscaling. As the industry continues to evolve, how developers address these concerns remains to be seen.
The Story of Rendition: A Pioneer in 3D Graphics
30+ years ago, PC gamers could choose GPUs from over 10 different makers. The story of Rendition is a fascinating tale of engineering brilliance and lost opportunities from the golden age of graphics. Plus, some easter egg content about TechSpot's history and how it all relates.
VFusion3D is a new generative AI designed to create 3D models from a single image
Developed to overcome the scarcity of 3D data for training a traditional AI algorithm
We Tested 250 Games on an Intel Arc GPU: How Did It Go?
We have tested almost every game in our collection on an Intel Arc GPU to determine how many titles work on Intel's discrete graphics architecture and what kind of experience you can expect.
