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PIX on Windows
PIX provides GPU captures, timing captures, CPU call analysis, memory allocation, file I/O, and system monitoring with a focus on Direct3D games.
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Why it’s here
On a Windows target it can explain both why a frame rendered incorrectly and why CPU, GPU, or I/O exceeded budget.
Best fit
Testing, performance, accessibility, and diagnostics expose friction before launch.
graphics programmingperformanceprogramming
Before you commit
GPU features center on Direct3D 12, with Direct3D 11 handled through 11-on-12; other operating systems and graphics APIs need different tools.
