KosmicKrisp Achieves Vulkan 1.3 Conformance: A New Era for High-Performance Graphics on macOS

LunarG's KosmicKrisp, a new Vulkan-on-Metal implementation for Apple Silicon, achieves full Vulkan 1.3 conformance. This guide explores its impact on macOS game development, graphics performance, and cross-platform compatibility, backed by Google funding. Discover the future of Apple device graphics APIs.

Vulkan 1.4.330 Released: A Deep Dive into the 5 New Extensions Shaping High-Performance Graphics

 

Vulkan 1.4.330 is released with five new extensions: VK_KHR_maintenance10, VK_EXT_memory_decompression, VK_EXT_shader_64bit_indexing, VK_EXT_shader_uniform_buffer_unsized_array, and VK_OHOS_native_buffer. This guide explores their impact on graphics programming, performance optimization, and next-generation game development.

Intel ANV Vulkan Driver Embraces VK_EXT_shader_object: A Milestone for Linux Graphics Performance

 

Intel's ANV Vulkan driver finally supports the powerful VK_EXT_shader_object extension in Mesa 25.3. Discover how this graphics API advancement boosts developer flexibility, enhances GPU performance, and what it means for the future of Linux gaming and professional rendering on Intel hardware.

Unlocking Next-Gen macOS Graphics: LunarG's KosmicKrisp Vulkan Driver Revolutionizes Apple Development

 

Boost macOS graphics performance with LunarG's KosmicKrisp: A Mesa-based Vulkan 1.3 driver for Apple Metal. Google-backed solution accelerates Android emulator & developer workflows. Discover architecture, benefits vs. MoltenVK & release roadmap.

Proton 10.0-2 Beta Launch: Advanced Linux Gaming Compatibility & Performance Upgrades

 

Valve and CodeWeavers release Proton 10.0-2 beta, enhancing Linux gaming with 8+ newly playable Windows titles, NVIDIA NVAPI optimizations, and critical regression fixes. Discover how this Wine-based layer boosts Steam Play performance. Download now on GitHub.

Revolutionizing Raspberry Pi Efficiency: V3D Runtime Power Management Patch Enters Review

 

Igalia's Maíra Canal proposes V3D runtime power management for Raspberry Pi GPUs—slashing idle power consumption & thermals. Critical patch targeting Linux 6.18 merge. Expert analysis on embedded GPU optimization, energy savings & SBC hardware longevity.

Skia Graphite: Google’s Next-Gen Rasterization Engine Boosts Chrome Performance

 

Google’s Skia Graphite boosts Chrome performance with modern GPU APIs like Vulkan & Metal—15% faster rendering, smoother scrolling, and lower latency. Learn how this next-gen rasterization engine works and its future upgrades.

RADV Driver Adds Support for VK_NV_cooperative_matrix2: Boosting FSR4 & Linux Gaming Performance

 

RADV Vulkan driver now supports NVIDIA’s VK_NV_cooperative_matrix2 extension, boosting FSR4 & VKD3D-Proton performance for Linux gaming. Learn how this update impacts AMD GPU optimization & high-end gaming.

Vulkan 1.4.314 Released: Key Upgrades for Next-Gen GPU Performance

 

Vulkan 1.4.314 introduces VK_KHR_robustness2, boosting GPU security & performance for 2026-ready devices. Learn how this update impacts gaming, AI, and next-gen hardware with expert insights.

MoltenVK 1.3 Released: Full Vulkan 1.3 Support for Apple Devices

 

MoltenVK 1.3 now supports Vulkan 1.3 on Apple devices, including macOS, iOS, and VisionOS. Discover new extensions, performance upgrades, and why developers should adopt this Metal-compatible translation layer. Download now!

Mesa 25.1-rc3 & 25.0.5 Released: Key Fixes for Intel, AMD, and Arm Mali GPUs

 

Mesa 25.1-rc3 & 25.0.5 bring critical fixes for Intel, AMD Radeon, and Arm Mali GPUs—boosting Vulkan performance, Steam Play compatibility, and Vulkan 1.2 support for PanVK. Essential for Linux gamers & developers!

AMDVLK 2025.Q2.1 Released: New Vulkan Driver Adds Hawk Point Support, Performance Boosts & More

 

AMDVLK 2025.Q2.1 is now available, bringing official Vulkan support for Ryzen 8000H/HS & Ryzen 200 APUs, new extensions like VK_EXT_image_2d_view_of_3d, and optimizations for RDNA4 GPUs. Download the latest open-source AMD driver for Linux today.

MoltenVK 1.3-RC1 Released: Vulkan 1.3 Support Comes to Apple Metal

 

MoltenVK 1.3-rc1 brings full Vulkan 1.3 support to Apple Metal, enabling advanced graphics on macOS, iOS, and visionOS. Discover key features, performance benefits, and how to download this major update for game developers and 3D professionals.

PanVK Anuncia Suporte a Vulkan 1.2 para as GPUs Arm Mali: O Que Isso Significa para Desenvolvedores e Gamers?

 

O driver PanVK agora suporta Vulkan 1.2 para GPUs Arm Mali G310, G610, G720 e G725, elevando o desempenho gráfico em dispositivos móveis. Saiba como essa atualização impacta desenvolvedores, gamers e o futuro dos jogos em Android e Linux.

Panfrost e PanVK: Como o Mesa 25.1-devel está revolucionando o suporte a GPUs Arm Mali

 

Descubra como o Mesa 25.1-devel está revolucionando o suporte a GPUs Arm Mali com os drivers Panfrost e PanVK. Entenda o impacto em jogos, desempenho e open-source para dispositivos como Mali G720 e G725.

Novo Driver Vulkan para o Apple Silicon no Linux: Honeykrisp

 

Embora o driver Asahi AGX Gallium3D para o suporte do OpenGL com o Apple Silicon no Linux esteja amadurecendo bem, o suporte Vulkan não tem avançado tão rapidamente. 

Lançamento do Vulkan 1.3.286: Novidades e Atualizações

 

Hoje foi lançada a versão Vulkan 1.3.286, trazendo diversas correções e clarificações na especificação. 

Lançamento da API Vulkan 1.3.285: Novas Otimizações e Extensão Desenvolvida pela Valve

A revisão das especificações da API Vulkan 1.3.285 foi lançada hoje, trazendo algumas correções e esclarecimentos, além de uma nova extensão desenvolvida pela equipe de engenharia da Valve.

Vulkan 1.3.284: Uma Nova Extensão Revoluciona a Compatibilidade do OpenGL-on-Vulkan

 

Na segunda-feira, uma nova atualização do Vulkan 1.3.284 foi lançada, trazendo consigo uma extensão notável: VK_EXT_legacy_vertex_attributes. 

RADV: A Revolução da Codificação de Vídeo Vulkan!

 

O driver Radeon Vulkan de código aberto do Mesa, conhecido como RADV, acaba de dar um grande passo à frente! Agora, ele suporta a codificação acelerada de vídeo Vulkan para H.264 e H.265.