Direct3D 11 (D3D11) introduced Feature Level 11.0 and Shader Model 5.0 (SM 5.0) as a unified standard to ensure modern graphics hardware supports a specific, powerful set of features. Understanding Feature Level 11.0
You're looking for information on the proper paper for a GPU with the following specifications: D3d11 Gpu Feature Level 11.0 Shader Model 5.0 --FREE
| Vendor | Architecture | Example GPUs | |--------|--------------|----------------| | NVIDIA | Fermi (GF100–GF119) | GTX 480, 580 | | NVIDIA | Kepler (GK10x) | GTX 680, 770 | | AMD | GCN 1st gen | HD 7770, 7870, 7970 | | AMD | GCN 2nd gen | R9 290, 285 | | Intel | Haswell GT3 | Iris Pro 5200 | | Intel | Broadwell | HD 6000 series (partial) | Direct3D 11 (D3D11) introduced Feature Level 11
| Format | Required for FL 11.0 |
|--------|----------------------|
| R8G8B8A8_UNORM | Yes |
| R16G16B16A16_FLOAT | Yes |
| R32G32B32A32_FLOAT | Yes |
| BC1, BC2, BC3 (DXTn) | Yes |
| BC4, BC5 | Yes |
| BC6H, BC7 | No (optional, but common) |
| R11G11B10_FLOAT | Yes |
| R10G10B10A2_UNORM | Yes | D3D11 (Direct3D 11)
GPU Feature Level 11
dcl_uav_typedld/structuredatomic_*eval_snapped (tessellation)dot4/add4 (optional)At the bottom, under "Device Settings," set the Feature level limit to 11_0. Check the box for Force WARP. Click Apply and try launching the game. Summary Table Outdated Drivers Update via NVIDIA/AMD/Intel website Missing DirectX Files Microsoft DirectX Web Installer Windows Version Run Windows Update Old Hardware Use dxcpl (Software Emulation)
Shader Model 5.0: This is the programming model for the GPU's shaders. Feature Level 11.0 hardware inherently supports Shader Model 5.0. How to Check Your Compatibility