F1 25's path tracing demands an RTX 5080 just to hit 1080p with upscaling
Are system requirements charts getting out of hand?
Ray tracing articles
AMD patents hint at significant ray tracing improvements in future GPU architectures
Next-gen UDNA expected to lower the barrier to advanced ray tracing
Nvidia claims 10x graphics performance boost on Switch 2, with DLSS and ray tracing support
It's in the Tensor Cores
Microsoft DirectX Raytracing 1.2 update promises to boost game performance significantly
New tools could help developers double path tracing performance
Half-Life 2 RTX demo arrives March 18, RTX Remix modding suite leaves beta
Mod tools introduce DLSS 4, multi-frame gen, RTX IO, ray-traced subsurface scattering, and more
Free Grand Theft Auto V PC update adds ray tracing, DLSS, and more features next month
New cars and GTA+ membership also headed to PC
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.
RTX Mega Geometry improves ray tracing performance and visuals in Alan Wake 2
Ryzen 3000, RTX 2000, and 3000 see frame rate boosts of up to 30 percent with no drawbacks
Assassin's Creed Shadows' final PC specs suggest ray tracing and upscaling are the new standard
The use of ray tracing is not optional
What just happened? You might not care much about ray tracing, but video game makers certainly do. The final PC requirements for Assassin's Creed Shadows have arrived, and, much like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, turning off ray tracing effects isn't an option. Also, the given resolutions are specified as "using dynamic resolution and upscaling."
Doom: The Dark Ages gameplay details, release date, and system requirements revealed
Hardware-accelerated ray tracing and NVMe storage required
Highly anticipated: As Bethesda and id Software start the final hype cycle before the launch of Doom: The Dark Ages on May 15, the official PC system requirements reveal that ray tracing, a once-optional feature that dramatically reduces frame rates, is increasingly becoming mandatory in major game releases. Notably, the game also requires an NVMe SSD.
Nvidia's RTX 2060 Was Never Fast Enough for Ray Tracing
We revisit the GeForce RTX 2060 and Nvidia's promise of ray tracing from its base GPU some 6 years ago. Did this $350 GPU deliver on its potential?
AMD Radeon RX 8800 XT could go head-to-head with RTX 4080 in raster and ray tracing performance
New RDNA4 GPU beats 7900 XTX ray tracing by 45%, with 25% less power consumption
Nvidia is giving away a custom GeForce RTX 4080 Super to celebrate Half-Life 2's 20th anniversary
Rise and shine, Mr. Freeman, the alien invasion is properly ray traced this time
Cyberpunk 2077 comes to Apple Silicon next year with path tracing and frame generation
Possibly the first significant ray tracing test for Apple Silicon
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.
Sony says the PS5 Pro uses next-gen AMD ray tracing tech – likely RDNA 4
The $700 console might offer a preview of RDNA 4 ray tracing
Black Myth: Wukong Optimization Guide - Boost FPS by 50% or More
Black Myth: Wukong is quite a taxing game on PC hardware but even those with mid-range or older PCs should be able to play it after a few tweaks. Let's explore the game's optimal settings and performance impact.
Doom 2 gets ray tracing support, try it here
This 90s classic has been modded to include ray tracing giving it a whole new feel. For those nostalgists, you can download Doom 2 with Ray Tracing, as well as the classic version, right here.
AMD RDNA 4 leaks tease massive ray tracing upgrades for PC and PlayStation 5 Pro
Playing catch up with Nvidia's RT lead
Something to look forward to: A partial data sheet has revealed some new details about the ray tracing capabilities coming to AMD's next-gen RDNA 4 GPU architecture. Headlining the list is something called a "Double Ray Tracing Intersect Engine." The data sheet doesn't delve into any details beyond listing the features, so we can only guess what it means.
Cinebench improves ray tracing support in Apple M3 Macs
Cinebench, one of our favorite real-world CPU/GPU benchmarks has been updated to version 2024.1.0, adding support for GPU accelerated Metal RT hardware ray tracing on Mac computers powered by M3 chips.
Nvidia's RTX Remix goes open source, giving classic games an AI-powered remastering renaissance
The floodgates have been opened to modders
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 feature showcase outlines ray tracing, on-foot gameplay, and more
A more detailed world, smaller storage requirements, same minimum system requirements
AMD's next-gen Radeon GPUs might feature completely new ray tracing hardware
Is AMD getting serious about catching up to Nvidia in ray tracing?
Path tracing mods for Deus Ex, Dark Messiah, and Half-Life 2 show stunning progress
Nvidia adds ray reconstruction to RTX Remix path tracing mod framework
Intel XeSS 1.3 improves performance with new presets, intros DLAA alternative
The render scale for each preset has changed, and new ones have appeared