inZOI – D3D12 Agility SDK Upgrade v1.716.1
This mod upgrades the DirectX 12 Agility SDK Version 1.611.2 to the latest Version 1.716.1 unlocking significant performance improvements.
Installation:
Extract to C:Program Files (x86)SteamsteamappscommoninZOIBlueClientBinariesWin64D3D12
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
Visual Enhancements
– 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
Technical Improvements
– 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
AMD:
– 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:
– Intel Arc A-Series – Arc A380, A750, A770
– Intel Arc B-Series – Arc B580, B770, B780
Older GPUs, like GTX 10 series or Radeon RX 5000 series, do not fully support DX12 Ultimate features like Mesh Shaders, Sampler Feedback, Variable Rate Shading (VRS), and DXR 1.1 (Ray Tracing)
