Should I run with DirectX 12, DirectX 11 or Vulkan? Differences?

[Johnny]

I tried to run with DirectX 12, and it runs very smooth to me. Also, VULKAN?! How the Vulkan looks like in Saints Row? But Vulkan is not engine who runs with the emulators like PPSSPP?

[Thun.D]

can you help me with the online mode trophie?

[Johnny]

Originally posted by Thun.D:

can you help me with the online mode trophie?

Oh it was you lol. XD Yeah, I would glad to help you, but you left, I don't know if it's the internet issue.

[abush]

i'd like to know the differences too. what do i lose if i don't use dz12?

[Johnny]

Originally posted by abush:

i'd like to know the differences too. what do i lose if i don't use dz12?

Well probably nothing but the game recommend you to use depending from your device. Maybe there are a little differences.

[Mno]

However you want, game runs and looks like trash regardless.

[harken23]

For me it crashes every so often if I use 12, but 11 seems to work without issue.

[vlad_dimov]

Originally posted by harken23:

For me it crashes every so often if I use 12, but 11 seems to work without issue.

Actually seems game's Vulkan mode do also running pretty much fine, and only DirectX 12 mode appears to be somewhat unstable and prone to be PRETTY CRASHY in this game.

Some people saying their game pretty much run crash-free in either its DirectX 11 or Vulkan modes, but game goes into slightly unstable state upon switching to DirectX 12 mode!

[Xero]

When I played the game on my laptop, it only allowed me to play with DX11. When I play on my upgraded PC, it gives me all three options and recommends DX12. There's actually quite a huge difference between the two.

DX12 seems to have more vibrant colors, almost HDR-like. And the graphics have more details. I tested both DX11 and DX12 on the upgraded PC to confirm this without changing any graphics settings.

[Uraael]

Add my tuppence: playing in Linux:

DX12 IS slightly better looking but crashy after about 30 minutes
DX11 doesn't even start the game for me
Vulkan supposedly delivers less FPS than the other two but is buttery smooth and stable for me @ 60fps

[Shawty]

Originally posted by Xero:

When I played the game on my laptop, it only allowed me to play with DX11. When I play on my upgraded PC, it gives me all three options and recommends DX12. There's actually quite a huge difference between the two.

DX12 seems to have more vibrant colors, almost HDR-like. And the graphics have more details. I tested both DX11 and DX12 on the upgraded PC to confirm this without changing any graphics settings.

Don't know why, but I have better fps with DX12. DX11 and Vulkan looks way worst and give me 10-20fps less than DX12

[Johnny]

Originally posted by VAN GLOCK:

Originally posted by Xero:

When I played the game on my laptop, it only allowed me to play with DX11. When I play on my upgraded PC, it gives me all three options and recommends DX12. There's actually quite a huge difference between the two.

DX12 seems to have more vibrant colors, almost HDR-like. And the graphics have more details. I tested both DX11 and DX12 on the upgraded PC to confirm this without changing any graphics settings.

Don't know why, but I have better fps with DX12. DX11 and Vulkan looks way worst and give me 10-20fps less than DX12

Maybe not suitable for modern PCs?

[Saint.Million]

I seem to get best performance and stability with DX12 in the most recent build, and it looks the best too, so that's a bonus.
Seems like it's just down to your individual PC, so experiment with all three and see what works best for you.

[BetterSpitOnIt]

4080 Super
7950x3d
64gb

I use dx11. Dx12 messes up all the lighting and causes the game to crash all the time. Dx11 works completely fine with zero issues. Ive never used vulcan.

[Johnny]

Originally posted by BetterSpitOnIt:

4080 Super
7950x3d
64gb

I use dx11. Dx12 messes up all the lighting and causes the game to crash all the time. Dx11 works completely fine with zero issues. Ive never used vulcan.

When the game recommend me to use, I listen what the game says.

[Saint.Million]

Originally posted by Johnny:

When the game recommend me to use, I listen what the game says.

Is that how you choose your individual graphics and display settings too?

Because if that's the case you're likely looking at something non-optimal.
Software plays it safe, and doesn't necessarily give you the best choices for your exact setup.
I even have games released in the 2000's which still choose medium graphics settings by default (whilst claiming that's what's recommended for my 2025 hardware). xD

Don't let the devs set up your game for you. Make your own choices. You know your PC (and preferences) better than they do.