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Microsoft plans to introduce cooperative vector support to DirectX, enabling cross-platform implementation of next-generation neural rendering techniques

The GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs feature advanced AI tricks, with technologies such as DLSS 4 and neural rendering. Microsoft is also jumping on board the AI train for gaming, with DirectX support for neural rendering confirmed to be inbound.

Microsoft is updating its DirectX API to include neural rendering capabilities, representing a significant advancement in graphics processing that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques.

A key piece of the AI-enhanced DirectX will be a technology called Cooperative Vector Support. Microsoft says adding this feature will directly and noticeably improve the performance of AI rendering techniques.

Microsoft is enabling neural rendering in DirectX, opening up the new rendering technique to GPUs from all brands.