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Microsoft Unveils Biggest DirectX Raytracing Upgrade Since 2018, Bringing More Efficient Ray Tracing To NVIDIA, AMD & Intel GPUs

Microsoft's biggest DirectX raytracing upgrade since 2018 is now available, supporting all RTX GPUs and AMD's RX 9000 series.

By · Published October 29, 2026  19:33 UTC · Updated October 29, 2026  19:33 UTC

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What GPUs are supported by the new DirectX raytracing upgrade?

All NVIDIA RTX GPUs and AMD's RX 9000 series

What are the key features of the PIX 2610.28 release?

Expanded shader profiling, GPU crash analysis, and agent tools

Which companies' GPUs are expected to benefit from the upgrade?

NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel

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  • Primary Driver: Microsoft's biggest DirectX raytracing upgrade since 2018 is now available, supporting all RTX GPUs and AMD's RX 9000 series.
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The new preview supports all NVIDIA RTX GPUs, as well as AMD's RX 9000 series, offering more efficient ray tracing capabilities to a broader range of users. This move is likely a response to the growing demand for improved graphics performance in gaming and other applications.

The release of this upgrade comes as the gaming industry continues to push the boundaries of graphics performance. As a result, developers are likely to explore new possibilities with this updated technology, potentially leading to improved visuals and more realistic game environments in the future.

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