dx12 games with dx11 gpu

[Giannisgt]

hello. i have a gtx 760 2gb and it supports dx11. Now that new games released requires dx12 will i be able to play them? For example i want to play forza 6 apex but in system req it says that it is dx12. Will i need an upgrade?

 

[CBender]

Yes, they will run on direct x 11. There is no problem. The only reason you would an upgrade is if the system could provide sufficient frame rates.

 

[Giannisgt]

Yes, they will run on direct x 11. There is no problem. The only reason you would an upgrade is if the system could provide sufficient frame rates.

and what about fps?

 

[CBender]

What about them (frame rates=fps)?

 

[Giannisgt]

I mean difference between dx 11 and 12 at fps

 

[CBender]

This is a big question. Some of the dx12 cards would benefit from it others would not. Some games might look/feel better but that is it. Most of the times when a new api comes around tends to be more taxing to the gpus since new graphical technologies are being applied. So the overall graphics are better but at a certain cost.

Except some more expensive scenarios (like 2 gpu on non sli config or with a really good cpu/gpu combo) i wouldn't expect to see any positive difference between 11 and 12. If anything,, budget cards might have to struggle more. In your case i wouldn't worry about. Almost all the titles should play as usual.Hope that helps