Microsoft Releases Shader Model 6.10 and Agility SDK 720 Preview

Microsoft has released a preview of Shader Model 6.10 and Agility SDK 1.720 for Windows developers.

The Shader Model 6.10 update introduces DXC 1.10.2605.2 to support new graphics capabilities.

Agility SDK 1.720 adds the linalg::MatrixGroup API for linear algebra operations.

New graphics features enable neural rendering and wave-level work specialization

The update also includes wave index intrinsics GetGroupWaveIndex() and GetGroupWaveCount() for wave-level work specialization.

Variable group shared memory support arrives via the MaxGroupSharedMemoryPerGroup feature.

Batched Asynchronous Command List APIs enable more efficient command processing for developers.

Microsoft states these features enable efficient neural rendering in real-time graphics pipelines.

The update provides portable wave-level work specialization across different hardware vendors.

The preview is available globally for developers to test.

AMD supports the Agility SDK Developer Preview Edition 25.30.41.02.

Intel and NVIDIA plan to add support in future releases.

Developers can test the new graphics features on compatible hardware today.

Source: wccftech.com