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Advanced Shader Delivery (ASD) is a Microsoft DirectX 12 feature for Windows 11. It lets supported games ship precompiled shaders with the game download, so your PC has less shader compilation to do at first launch. Microsoft says this shortens the first-launch wait and reduces stutter tied to runtime shader compilation.
As of October 9, 2026, ASD requires Windows 11 version 24H2 or higher, a supported GPU with a recent driver, and a game whose developer has enabled ASD in the Xbox PC app. AMD and Qualcomm support is live; Microsoft says Intel and NVIDIA support follows later in October 2026.
Microsoft Advanced Shader Delivery for Windows 11 aims to reduce shader compilation times in PC games. If you have seen a “Compiling Shaders” screen before launching a game or after a graphics driver update, this technology is designed to address that delay. The key questions are how much difference it makes and which systems can use it.
For PC gamers, gaming laptop buyers, and handheld gaming users, hardware support and game compatibility matter as much as the promised performance gains.
This guide examines Advanced Shader Delivery, its supported hardware, and published performance results to explain what it changes for PC gamers. We have not run our own benchmarks; the analysis uses official documentation and published independent testing.
Our buying advice: Don’t choose a graphics card, gaming laptop, or Windows 11 handheld based on Advanced Shader Delivery alone. Check whether your preferred hardware supports the feature, whether your games can use it, and how the system performs in the games you play. Read on to see what is supported today, what is still announced, and whether this technology deserves a place on your gaming PC checklist.
How we researched this
We have not run our own benchmarks for this article. Our analysis is based on Microsoft's DirectX, Xbox Support, and game developer documentation, Qualcomm's and NVIDIA's official announcements, and published independent testing. Company claims are attributed to the company. Where results vary, we show the range.
What Is Advanced Shader Delivery (ASD) on Windows 11?
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Shaders are small programs that tell a graphics card how to draw lighting, shadows, materials, and effects. Developers write them in a general format, and before your GPU can run them, they must be translated into code for your specific graphics hardware and driver. That translation is shader compilation, and it is the work DirectX 12 Advanced Shader Delivery moves off your PC. Without ASD, your own CPU does the compiling, either on a loading screen at first launch or mid-game when a shader is needed for the first time. The second case is what players call shader compilation stutter: a brief freeze while the system catches up. This is why game loading and shader compilation are so closely linked on PC. With Windows 11 ASD, the game download includes precompiled shaders matched to your graphics hardware family. Microsoft says this reduces the shader work your CPU does when the game starts, supporting a faster first game launch and less stutter tied to runtime compilation. ASD first launched with the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X handhelds in October 2025. Microsoft expanded a public preview across AMD RDNA graphics in May 2026, and on October 1, 2026 it announced the rollout to Intel, NVIDIA, and Qualcomm hardware. |
ASD AT A GLANCE
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ASD is designed to remove waiting and hitching, not to raise frame rates.
That distinction shapes what buyers should expect. Microsoft describes ASD’s goals as shorter first-launch waits and less compilation-related stutter. It does not describe ASD as a frame-rate feature, and the independent data covered later shows average frame rates moving by 0 to 3 fps.
Why Shader Compilation Causes Long Waits and Stutter on PC
A single PC game can run on a very large number of GPU and driver combinations, and compiled shaders are tied to the hardware and driver they were built for. NVIDIA puts the scale this way: modern titles require “tens of thousands of shader translations,” and the process “must be repeated after game patches or GPU driver updates.”
Developers usually handle this in one of two ways, or a mix of both:
- Compile on a loading screen at first Gameplay tends to be smoother afterwards, but you wait. Microsoft describes this step as taking “several minutes on a typical PC” in Gears of War: E-Day without ASD.
- Compile during play (runtime shader compilation). You reach the game sooner, but you may see hitches the first time a new effect or area appears.
Microsoft’s developer guidance adds two points that matter for buyers. It says compiling shaders during gameplay is particularly demanding on lower-end hardware, and that long load times can shorten battery life on handhelds and laptops.
What this means for buyers Based on Microsoft's guidance, owners of lower-end PCs, handheld gaming PCs, and laptops are the groups most likely to notice Advanced Shader Delivery. Owners of fast desktops should still see shorter first-launch waits in supported games.
How Advanced Shader Delivery Works, Step by Step
Based on Microsoft’s developer documentation and Qualcomm’s announcement, the process looks like this:
- The developer records the game’s shader Using DirectX 12 tooling, the studio collects a State Object Database (SODB), which describes the graphics pipelines the game uses.
- The developer uploads the SODB with the It goes into the Xbox Game Package Manager alongside the regular game package.
- GPU vendor compiler plugins convert the SODB into hardware-specific Microsoft says these plugins install with supported drivers or can be obtained from the GPU vendors. AMD and Qualcomm have published theirs; Qualcomm’s plugin converts SODB files into Precompiled Shader Database (PSDB) files.
- Your PC receives the matching Microsoft says the system matches the right precompiled shader package to the right graphics hardware family.
- The game launches with shaders already “Precompiled shaders installed” appears on the launch screen.
Advanced Shader Delivery Requirements on Windows 11
Advanced Shader Delivery requires a compatible Windows version, GPU and driver, and an ASD-enabled game played through the Xbox PC app. If a requirement is missing, the game may compile shaders on your PC in the usual way.
Official Advanced Shader Delivery requirements (as of October 9, 2026)
| Requirement | What Microsoft lists | What it means for you |
| Operating system | Windows 11 version 24H2 or higher | Check under Settings → System → About → Windows specifications. Windows 10 does not meet this requirement. |
| Graphics hardware | A supported AMD, Qualcomm, Intel, or NVIDIA GPU (see next section) | AMD RDNA and Snapdragon X2 support is available; Intel and NVIDIA support is announced but not live yet. |
| Graphics driver | AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.6.1 or higher; Qualcomm graphics driver 2026.08.3 or higher | A supported GPU needs the required driver. Handhelds may need an OEM-provided driver rather than the standard AMD package. |
| Game and storefront | An ASD-enabled DirectX 12 game played in the Xbox PC app | The same game bought on another storefront does not use ASD at this time. |
Install order matters
For Gears of War: E-Day, Microsoft's instruction is to install the Xbox PC app before downloading the game and to keep graphics drivers up to date.
ASD Supported GPUs: Available Now vs Planned
The list of ASD supported GPUs is where much early coverage blurs the line between “available” and “announced.” This is the official status as of October 9, 2026:
Advanced Shader Delivery supported GPUs by vendor
| Vendor | Supported hardware (official wording) | Minimum driver | Status |
| AMD | RDNA 1, RDNA 2, RDNA 3, RDNA 3.5, RDNA 4. Xbox Support lists Radeon RX 5000, RX 6000, RX 7000, and RX 9000 series discrete GPUs, some Zen 4 / Zen 5 (RDNA 3/RDNA 3.5) integrated GPUs, and ROG Xbox Ally / ROG Xbox Ally X | Adrenalin 26.6.1 or newer on supported PCs; check OEM drivers for handhelds | Available |
| Qualcomm | Snapdragon X2 Series | 2026.08.3 | Available |
| Intel | Intel Arc B570, Intel Arc B580, Intel Core Ultra Series 2, Intel Core Ultra Series 3 | Not yet published | Planned: later in October 2026 |
| NVIDIA | All RTX GPUs and RTX Spark | Not yet published | Planned: later in October 2026 |
Advanced Shader Delivery on AMD RDNA
AMD has the widest current coverage. Because support starts at RDNA 1, Radeon RX 5000-series and newer discrete GPUs fall within these listed architectures, provided the required driver and game conditions are met.
Snapdragon X2 Advanced Shader Delivery
Qualcomm announced on October 1, 2026 that ASD is available on Snapdragon X2 Series PCs with its Adreno graphics driver version 2026.08.3 or later. Qualcomm reports that ASD reduced Gears of War: E-Day load time on Snapdragon X2 Elite Series hardware “from a few minutes to just seconds,” which it describes as over 95% time savings. Microsoft’s list names only the Snapdragon X2 Series, not first-generation Snapdragon X Series chips.
Advanced Shader Delivery on NVIDIA RTX and Intel Arc
Microsoft’s wording for ASD on NVIDIA RTX is “all RTX GPUs and RTX Spark.” For ASD on Intel Arc, it names the Intel Arc B570, Intel Arc B580, Intel Core Ultra Series 2, and Intel Core Ultra
Series 3. Microsoft has not given a specific date beyond “later this month,” and neither vendor has published its ASD graphics driver requirements. Until those drivers ship, RTX and Arc owners should treat ASD as planned, not active.
Not on the list
NVIDIA GTX cards, Intel Arc A-series graphics, and first-generation Snapdragon X Series chips do not appear in Microsoft's support list. That could change, but no announcement says it will, so we would not base a purchase on it.
Which Games Support Advanced Shader Delivery?
Microsoft identified *Gears of War: E-Day* as the first game to support Advanced Shader Delivery across the expanded Windows hardware ecosystem. However, GPU and driver availability differs by vendor, so check Microsoft’s current requirements before assuming that your system can use the feature. Microsoft has also named *Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4* as a future ASD title, without a confirmed date.
Before the October expansion, ASD was already live on AMD hardware in a range of Xbox PC app games. Microsoft’s June 2026 list contains 45 titles, including:
Selected games on Microsoft’s ASD list (June 11, 2026)
| A–F | G–N | S–Z |
| Avowed | Gears of War: Reloaded | S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 | Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced | Sea of Thieves |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 | Hades II | Silent Hill f |
| Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Hogwarts Legacy | South of Midnight |
| Final Fantasy XVI | Lies of P | Starfield |
| Forza Horizon 5 | Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 | The Outer Worlds 2 |
| Forza Horizon 6 | Ninja Gaiden 4 |
Microsoft’s developer guide says “dozens of games” shipped with ASD through a limited preview program and that, as of September 15, 2026, ASD is “fully available” to all developers building DirectX 12 games for the Xbox PC app. Microsoft maintains the full supported-games list.
If a game does not support ASD, it compiles shaders the usual way.
Real-World Performance: What the 95% Figure Actually Means
The widely quoted 95% reduction in shader compilation time comes from Microsoft’s *Gears of War: E-Day* example. It applies to a specific first-launch shader-compilation step, not every game’s total loading time.
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Microsoft’s claim is that in Gears of War: E-Day, ASD reduces shader compilation time at first launch by approximately 95%: “just a few seconds, compared to several minutes on a typical PC without ASD.” The 95% figure describes shader compilation time in one game, not total loading time across every title. It also says nothing about frame rates. |
READING THE NUMBERS
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Keep the 95% figure in context: it refers to shader compilation in one game, not a universal reduction in total loading time.
Independent ASD results, AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT (Tom’s Hardware, May 2026)
| Game | First-launch load: off → on | Reduction | 1% low FPS: off → on | Average FPS: off → on |
| Forza Horizon 6 | 48 s → 2 s | 96% | 54 → 72 | 95 → 97 |
| The Outer Worlds 2 | 172 s → 9 s | 95% | 36 → 37 | 48 → 48 |
| Avowed | 174 s → 38 s | 78% | Not reported | 56 → 57 |
| Hogwarts Legacy | 71 s → 31 s | 56% | 91 → 91 | 129 → 129 |
| Ninja Gaiden 4 | Not reported | — | 67 → 74 | 97 → 100 |
| Silent Hill f | Not reported | — | 44 → 44 | 77 → 77 |
Our analysis of the results
- Load-time gains varied by Reductions ranged from 56% to 96%. The largest saving in absolute terms was The Outer Worlds 2, which dropped by 2 minutes and 43 seconds.
- Stutter gains appeared only where stutter Forza Horizon 6’s 1% lows rose from 54 to 72 fps, about 33%, and Ninja Gaiden 4’s rose from 67 to 74 fps. Hogwarts Legacy and Silent Hill f showed no change.
- Average frame rates moved by 0 to 3 This matches Microsoft’s framing of ASD as a fix for waiting and shader compilation stutter, not a performance boost.
- The test system was a fast On a handheld or a laptop with a slower CPU, the “ASD off” times would likely be longer, so the time saved could be larger. We have not found published tests confirming this, so treat it as a reasonable expectation, not a measured result.
Still need Windows 11? ASD requires Windows 11 version 24H2 or higher. You can check Windows 11 listings on Amazon US or view the Microsoft store on Amazon India.
Advanced Shader Delivery vs Other Shader Solutions
ASD is one of several approaches to shader waits on PC. Here is how it compares with the ones players are most likely to encounter.
Advanced Shader Delivery compared with other shader approaches
| Microsoft ASD | NVIDIA Auto Shader Compilation (beta) | Steam Shader Pre-Caching | In-game compile screen | |
| What it does | Delivers precompiled shaders with the game download | Rebuilds existing DirectX 12 shaders after a driver update, while the PC is idle or on demand | Downloads pre-compiled shaders matching your system, depending on hardware and driver support | Your PC compiles shaders when the game starts |
| Graphics API | DirectX 12 | DirectX 12 | Vulkan and OpenGL | Depends on the game |
| Where it works | ASD-enabled games in the Xbox PC app | NVIDIA app on GeForce GPUs; requires GeForce Game Ready Driver 595.97 WHQL or newer; off by default | Steam client | Built into individual games |
| Helps the very first launch? | Yes, that is its stated purpose | No. NVIDIA says shaders must still be generated in-game after a first download | Can help in supported games | No; this step is the wait |
| Developer work needed | Yes (SODB packages) | No | No | Part of the game itself |
NVIDIA Auto Shader Compilation is a separate system from ASD. It reduces repeat compiling after driver updates on GeForce GPUs, while ASD targets the first compile in supported games. Turning on NVIDIA Auto Shader Compilation does not give a game ASD support. Once NVIDIA’s ASD driver arrives, RTX owners could use both in different situations.
Advanced Shader Delivery is a DirectX 12 shader-delivery technology that works with supported games, graphics hardware, drivers and the Xbox PC app. Its main limitation is that it currently works through one storefront.
The Main Limitations of Advanced Shader Delivery
It depends on the storefront
Microsoft’s developer guide states that Advanced Shader Delivery is currently available only for games played in the Xbox PC app. Games launched through Steam, the Epic Games Store or other storefronts do not use ASD at this time.
A player with a supported Radeon card and a Steam-only library gets no ASD benefit today, while someone with an older RDNA 1 card who plays through the Xbox PC app can. For now, where you buy your games can matter more than which supported GPU you own.
For now, where you buy your games can matter more than
which supported GPU you own.
It depends on the developer, including after patches
Each studio must build and upload SODB packages, so older or smaller games may not get ASD. Microsoft also notes that when a game updates and its SODB package falls out of step with the game version, some in-game shader compilation can return until the developer uploads a matching SODB. The benefit relies on studios keeping their ASD packages current.
How to Check if Advanced Shader Delivery Is Working
- Confirm your Windows version is 24H2 or higher.
- Update your graphics driver to at least the minimum listed in the GPU table Intel and NVIDIA owners should wait for the official ASD driver.
- Update the Xbox PC app, as Xbox Support recommends.
- 4. Install a supported game through the Xbox PC app.
- Look for “Precompiled shaders installed” on the game’s launch
Is there a setting to switch on? Microsoft's support and announcement pages do not describe any player-side toggle. They only list the Windows, driver, app, and game requirements.
Advanced Shader Delivery Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| Shorter first-launch shader compilation in supported games (approximately 95% in Microsoft’s Gears of War: E-Day example) | Xbox PC app games only, for now |
| Can reduce shader stutter in games affected by it | Each game must be enabled by its developer |
| No separate fee announced | Intel and NVIDIA support not live as of October 9, 2026 |
| AMD support covers RDNA 1 through RDNA 4 | Independent load reductions ranged from 56% to 96% |
| Support announced across AMD, Intel, NVIDIA, and Qualcomm | Little to no change in average frame rate |
| Clear on-screen confirmation when active | Benefit can shrink after patches if SODB packages are not updated |
Who Benefits Most From Advanced Shader Delivery?
ASD recommendations by player type
| Your situation | ASD status | Our recommendation |
| Radeon RX 5000 series or newer, playing through the Xbox PC app | Works now | Update Windows, the Xbox PC app, and your graphics driver. No new GPU is needed if your system meets the requirements. |
| ROG Xbox Ally or ROG Xbox Ally X owner | Works now | Keep Windows, the Xbox PC app, and the device’s OEM drivers updated. Microsoft’s battery-life point is especially relevant to handhelds. |
| Snapdragon X2 Series laptop owner | Works now | Install Qualcomm’s 2026.08.3 or later graphics driver. |
| NVIDIA RTX owner | Planned | Wait for NVIDIA’s ASD driver. Switching GPUs for ASD is not necessary. |
| Intel Arc B570, Intel Arc B580, or Intel Core Ultra Series 2 / Series 3 owner | Planned | Wait for Intel’s ASD driver. |
| NVIDIA GTX, Intel Arc A-series, or first-generation Snapdragon X Series owner | Not listed | Do not expect ASD. Treat it as a minor factor at your next upgrade. |
| Still on Windows 10 | Not supported | Microsoft ended Windows 10 support on October 14, 2025. Moving to Windows 11 is needed for ASD, provided your PC meets Windows 11’s requirements. |
| Steam-only player | Does not apply | ASD should not affect your purchase decisions today. |
Should ASD Affect Your Next GPU, Laptop, or Handheld Purchase?
Treat Advanced Shader Delivery as a useful bonus, not a deciding factor. Support and driver availability differ by vendor, and announced support does not mean every system can use the feature today. Price, performance at your resolution, power use, and features such as upscaling remain more important to most buying decisions.
ASD can reasonably tip a decision in a few cases:
- Handheld gaming ASD launched on the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, and Microsoft’s battery-life and lower-end-hardware points apply most to devices in this class.
- Windows on Arm Only the Snapdragon X2 Series is on Microsoft’s list, not first-generation Snapdragon X Series chips.
- Intel discrete graphics. Microsoft names the Intel Arc B570 and Intel Arc B580, not Arc A-series cards.
- Xbox PC app If most of your playing happens in the Xbox PC app, which is also where PC Game Pass games are installed, ASD matters more to you than to a Steam-focused player.
Hardware with ASD support or announced support
| Category | Example hardware | ASD status | Browse listings |
| Desktop GPU (AMD RDNA 4) | AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT | Available | Amazon US · Amazon India |
| Gaming handheld | ROG Xbox Ally, ROG Xbox Ally X | Available | Amazon US · Amazon India |
| Windows on Arm laptop | Laptops with Snapdragon X2 Series processors | Available | Amazon US · Amazon India |
| Desktop GPU (NVIDIA) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics cards | Planned | Amazon US · Amazon India |
| Desktop GPU (Intel) | Intel Arc B570, Intel Arc B580 | Planned | Amazon US · Amazon India |
These links open Amazon search results, not individual product pages. Before buying, confirm the exact model name, seller, and warranty. Not every model may be listed on both Amazon US and Amazon India.
Advanced Shader Delivery Pricing: What It Costs
Microsoft has not announced a separate charge for Advanced Shader Delivery. The main costs are the operating system, compatible hardware and the game itself, if you do not already own it or have access through a qualifying subscription. ASD support does not mean that a game is free.
What it costs to use Advanced Shader Delivery
| Item | Needed? | Notes |
| Windows 11 (version 24H2 or higher) | Yes | Microsoft has offered Windows 11 as a free upgrade for eligible Windows 10 PCs. New builds need a license. |
| Xbox PC app | Yes | Free download from Microsoft |
| Graphics driver update | Yes | Free from the GPU vendor |
| ASD-enabled game | Yes | Purchased through the Xbox PC app or played through a subscription that includes it |
| New GPU or device | Only if your hardware is not on the list | See the supported GPU table above |
For Developers: How to Enable Advanced Shader Delivery in a Game
Studios that want to enable Advanced Shader Delivery in a game can follow this path from Microsoft’s documentation:
- Collect a State Object Database (SODB) using the D3DCONFIG steps, manually or programmatically.
- Upload the SODB alongside the game package using the Xbox Game Package Manager (the version updated in April 2026 is required).
- Upload a refreshed SODB with game updates so the precompiled shaders stay in sync.
- Get GPU vendor compiler plugins with supported drivers or directly from the vendors (AMD via GPUOpen; Qualcomm’s Adreno DirectX 12 Compiler Plugin, version 2026.08.3 or later).
The DirectX 12 ASD developer documentation on GitHub and the Microsoft developer guide cover the full workflow
Advanced Shader Delivery FAQ
Does ASD work with every Windows game automatically?
No. The developer must enable it, and Microsoft says it currently works only for games played in the
Xbox PC app.
Does ASD work with Steam games?
Not at this time.
Which GPUs support Advanced Shader Delivery right now?
As of October 9, 2026, AMD RDNA 1 through RDNA 4 and Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Series. Intel and NVIDIA support is planned for later in October 2026.
Does ASD make every game load 95% faster?
No. Microsoft’s approximately 95% figure is for shader compilation time in Gears of War: E-Day. Independent testing measured reductions from 56% to 96% across four games.
Does Advanced Shader Delivery increase FPS?
In the cited six-game test on one AMD desktop system, average frame rates changed by 0 to 3 fps. 1% lows improved in some games where shader stutter was present; results may differ on other hardware.
Is ASD the same as NVIDIA Auto Shader Compilation?
No. NVIDIA’s beta feature rebuilds existing DirectX 12 shaders on your PC after driver updates. ASD delivers precompiled shaders with supported games.
How can you tell if ASD is active?
Microsoft says “Precompiled shaders installed” appears on the game’s launch screen.
Final Verdict: Is Advanced Shader Delivery on Windows 11 Worth Caring About?
Advanced Shader Delivery on Windows 11 addresses shader-related waiting in supported PC games. The evidence so far supports Microsoft’s claim of shorter first-launch shader-compilation times, with improved 1% lows in some tested cases where shader stutter was present. Its limits remain important: support is enabled per game, currently depends on the Xbox PC app, and vendor availability can differ.
What to do next depends on your setup. If you already play through the Xbox PC app on a supported AMD GPU, a ROG Xbox Ally or ROG Xbox Ally X, or a Snapdragon X2 Series laptop, make sure Windows, the Xbox PC app, and the relevant graphics driver are up to date. NVIDIA RTX, Intel Arc B570, and Intel Arc B580 owners should wait for their vendor’s ASD driver. If you are shopping for new hardware, ASD is a reasonable tiebreaker for handhelds and Arm laptops, but not a reason to choose one GPU brand over another.
Treat ASD as a useful bonus, not a deciding factor.
Where to Buy Windows 11 for Advanced Shader Delivery
If you are building a new PC or moving off Windows 10, these are Microsoft’s official storefronts on Amazon.
Amazon US: Microsoft Windows 11 Store
Windows 11 version 24H2 or higher is the operating-system requirement for ASD. Compare Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro listings, check current prices in USD, and see the latest offers.
Check Windows 11 prices on Amazon US →
Amazon India: Microsoft Store
For readers in India, Microsoft's Amazon.in storefront lists Windows and other Microsoft products. Confirm the edition, seller, and license type, then view current prices in INR and any available offers.
View the Microsoft Store on Amazon India →
Official Advanced Shader Delivery resources - Microsoft DirectX Developer Blog: Advanced Shader Delivery announcement (October 1, 2026) - Xbox Support: Advanced Shader Delivery - Microsoft: ASD-supported games list - Microsoft: Windows 11 PC gaming - Qualcomm: Advanced Shader Delivery on Snapdragon X2 Series - AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 6.1 release notes - NVIDIA: Auto Shader Compilation announcement
This article reflects official sources as of October 9, 2026. Microsoft’s ASD hardware and game lists are changing, and we will update this guide when Intel and NVIDIA release drivers with ASD support.
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