About this mod
This mod upgrades the DirectX 12 Agility SDK Version 1.611.2 to the latest Version 1.716.1 unlocking significant performance improvements.
- Requirements
- Permissions and credits
- Changelogs
Extract to C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\inZOI\BlueClient\Binaries\Win64\D3D12
And replace all if prompted.
Performance Improvements
- Enhanced Barriers System - Reduces CPU overhead and improves frame pacing
- GPU Upload Heaps - Faster asset loading and reduced stuttering
- Work Graphs - Better CPU/GPU task coordination for smoother gameplay
- Tight Alignment - More efficient memory access patterns and resource handling
- Expanded Render Target Formats - Support for R9G9B9E5_SHAREDEXP format enabling better HDR rendering
- Advanced Shader Model 6.8 - Access to latest shader capabilities and optimizations
- Improved Stencil Support - Independent front/back stencil refs and masks for better shadow and lighting effects
- Improved Render Pass System - Better compatibility with modern GPU architectures
- Tight Alignment - Enhanced memory management efficiency
- Fixed Stencil Handling - Corrected issues with stencil masks in certain rendering scenarios
- Expanded Comparison Sampling - More flexible texture sampling options
Requirements:
OS:Windows 11, version 24H2
To fully utilize DirectX 12 Ultimate (which Agility SDK 1.716.1 enhances) you need a DX12 Ultimate-compatible GPU such as:
NVIDIA:
- RTX 20 Series - RTX 2060, 2070, 2080
- RTX 30 Series - RTX 3060, 3070, 3080, 3090
- RTX 40 Series - RTX 4060, 4070, 4080, 4090
- RTX 50 Series - RTX 5070, 5080, 5090
- Radeon RX 6000 Series - RX 6600, 6700, 6800, 6900
- Radeon RX 7000 Series - RX 7600, 7700, 7900
- Radeon RX 9000 Series - RX 9700, 9800, 9900
- Intel Arc A-Series - Arc A380, A750, A770
- Intel Arc B-Series - Arc B580, B770, B780