3dmark - DirectX 12 "api not supported" Windows 10. Help !

rdawg16

Reputable
Jul 31, 2014
233
0
4,710
So i tried to running the "API Overhead feature Test" on 3dmark every test runs just fine but when it comes to DirectX 12 it says "api not supported" ??? please help

Specifications:
►CPU: AMD FX 8350 overclocked @4.6ghz
►CPU cooler: Cooler Master Hyper EVO 212
►GPU: Asus R9 280xnot overclocked
►RAM: 12gb
►MOBO: ASRock FATAL1TY 990FX KILLER
►PSU: Corsair TX750 Enthusiast Series
 
Windows 10 is in Beta, and as far as I'm aware, DX12 is not included into the normal Windows 10 beta package. Even if you got a DX12 install, you'd then need to find AMD's beta drivers that include DX12 support, which is also not available to the public.

I'm not saying you can't search and find both DX12 and the drivers needed to run DX12, but it is not standard and will take some searching.
 
http://www.amd.com/en-us/solutions/software-partners/microsoft/windows

Q: Which graphics driver should I use for my AMD Radeon™ GPU or AMD APU?
A: Microsoft has indicated that updated device drivers are not required at this time, as existing device drivers are compatible with the Windows® 10 technical preview. AMD Radeon™ graphics and accelerated processing unit customers should use the latest available drivers from Windows Update until official Windows 10 driver support is posted on amd.com at a later date.

Q: Are AMD Radeon™ GPUs or AMD APUs compatible with the DirectX® 12 Early Access program?
A: AMD expects the DirectX® 12 API specification to rapidly evolve prior to its final release in 2015. AMD is presently targeting its driver development resources at a future, more mature milestone build of the API. This development target will ensure that AMD’s public DirectX® 12-ready driver is built around the code consumers are expected to have in 2015.

Q: What AMD Radeon™ GPUs or AMD APUs will be compatible with DirectX® 12?
A: When paired with a DirectX® 12-ready graphics driver, the following GPUs will be compatible with DirectX® 12: AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 series, HD 7000M series, HD 8000 series, HD 8000M series, R9 series and R7 series. AMD A-series APUs based on the Graphics Core Next architecture will also be compatible with DirectX® 12 when paired with a DirectX® 12-ready graphics driver.
 
PC Perspective reports for their DirectX 12 test setup: "AMD we used 15.200.1012.2"
http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Graphics-Cards/3DMark-API-Overhead-Feature-Test-Early-DX12-Performance

A search on the internet for "AMD 15.200.1012.2 driver" yields various search results with potential links to the download, such as these:
http://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=397834
http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?s=cefa73a38c03b71be018dc59729eca0c&p=1041499510#post1041499510

Even though these are posted on well-known websites, use at your own risk as these are public posts from anonymous users!
 

sorry for late reply. i am kind of busy thats why but i will try and let you know. Thanks man