DX9 vs DX11 Question

[ElHeggunte]

The DX11 benchmark really doesn't look at that much better than the DX9 version. I haven't examined really closely but they look very much the same.

It would be easier to see the difference if you could sit still and closely examine the environment instead of constantly zipping about like in the benchmark (and if the thumbnails in the benchmark settings weren't designed for ants). Still, the differences are pretty minor if you were already playing the dx9 version with max settings.

Though besides unlocking dx11-specific settings, I thought the primary purpose of the dx11 client was better performance through better optimization. Looking slightly better was just a bonus.

[WHS]

Though besides unlocking dx11-specific settings, I thought the primary purpose of the dx11 client was better performance through better optimization. Looking slightly better was just a bonus.

That's what I thought as well and the reason I was asking. I have no working knowledge on dx9 vs dx11. Only what I hear other people say.

One thing worth mentioning though. The 64 bit client is suppose to be the real improvement if the system supports it. Not 100% sure it was the dx11 optimizations or not. But I for sure remember hearing 64 bit would be more useful. Especially when coupled with a multicore threaded app.