AMD demos Microsoft DirectX Raytracing on next-gen RDNA 2 graphics cards

Yesterday, AMD dropped its first video showcasing Microsoft DirectX Raytracing running on its as-yet-unannounced Radeon RX graphics cards, built on the RDNA 2 architecture.

The video offers a glimpse into what we can expect from this new generation of GPUs, both in terms of visual fidelity and real-time ray tracing performance. These are the same GPUs slated for Microsoft's and Sony's upcoming next-gen consoles.

This demo coincided with the release of Microsoft's updated DirectX 12 Ultimate API, which now includes DXR version 1.1. While the video settings suggest 60 frames per second, it likely plays back at 30 fps to give the on-screen action a more cinematic feel.

Unfortunately, AMD didn't disclose any details about the test rig's specifications.

Microsoft's new DirectX 12 Ultimate technology will see support from upcoming graphics cards from both AMD and NVIDIA.