DirectStorage isn’t magic, but it does change what SSD specs matter
DirectStorage was heralded as a "game-changing" technology four years ago. Intended as a direct link between the storage and GPU, it claimed to dramatically lower loading times, reduce CPU overhead, and boost the bandwidth available to the GPU. Over time, we saw some of these claims come to fruition in a handful of titles, but by and large, DirectStorage joined the ranks of revolutionary PC innovations that disappeared from the consumer consciousness. Due to developed struggles with GPU decompression and API restrictions, DirectStorage hasn't fulfilled its promise, at least not yet. However, as game developers optimize newer titles for faster SSDs, DirectStorage will undoubtedly affect which SSD specs consumers value the most. Gen5 SSDs may finally make sense for gaming, and drives with high-end controllers and DRAM cache could further boost overall performance.
DirectStorage was heralded as a “game-changing” technology four years ago. Intended as a direct link between the storage and GPU, it claimed to dramatically lower loading times, reduce CPU overhead, and boost the bandwidth available to the GPU. Over time, we saw some of these claims come to fruition in a handful of t**les, but by and large, DirectStorage joined the ranks of revolutionary PC innovations that disappeared from the consumer consciousness. Due to developed struggles with GPU decompression and API restrictions, DirectStorage hasn’t fulfilled its promise, at least not yet. However, as game developers optimize newer t**les for faster SSDs, DirectStorage will undoubtedly affect which SSD specs consumers value the most. Gen5 SSDs may finally make sense for gaming, and drives with high-end controllers and DRAM cache could further boost overall performance.
Michael Johnson
Chicago
Chicago
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