: A technology that allows the graphics processing unit (GPU) to handle general-purpose computing tasks, moving work away from the CPU to improve performance.
: DX11 separates resource creation and rendering into different objects (Device and Device Context) to better utilize modern multi-core processors. Microsoft DirectX 11
: A system that allows developers to use the DX11 API even on older hardware by targeting specific "feature levels" (e.g., targeting DX9 hardware with the DX11 API). Key Iterations and Updates : A technology that allows the graphics processing
Programming guide for Direct3D 11 - Win32 apps - Microsoft Learn Microsoft DirectX 11
: The primary component for 3D graphics, introducing features like tessellation for more detailed geometry and Shader Model 5.0 for advanced visual effects.