Microsoft's Breakthrough in Ray Tracing Technology
By
Dominik Kowalski
1 min read
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Microsoft may have found an ingenious solution to improve the performance of ray tracing on lower-end GPUs. The company's recent patent outlines an optimization method using a level of detail (LOD) system, effectively reducing the workload without compromising image quality. This innovation could alleviate the memory demands of 8GB graphics cards, making ray tracing more accessible. While it's still in the patent stage, if successful, this development could significantly impact the gaming industry by enhancing the performance of GPUs and making ray tracing more viable for a wider range of hardware.