DXVK-Sarek 1.13.0, codenamed "Pacemaker," has been released, targeting gamers using older hardware on Linux to enhance performance for Windows titles. This update introduces key features like selectable shader compilation to reduce stuttering, a low-latency frame pacing mode for improved input timing, and a dynamic memory allocator to prevent out-of-memory crashes for integrated GPU users. The release also includes updates to D7VK, improving legacy rendering support, and streamlines the build process for better integration with Proton-CachyOS. Overall, the update aims to stabilize gaming on older systems while addressing performance issues that were neglected by the main DXVK project
DXVK-Sarek 1.13.0 Shipped With Major Frame Pacing and Memory Fixes for Legacy Linux Rigs
DXVK-Sarek 1.13.0, codenamed "Pacemaker," is delivering a major performance polish for gamers running Windows titles on older hardware like Intel Core 2 or ARM SBCs. The update introduces selectable shader compilation with a new dyasync default designed to reduce stutter on weak CPUs, alongside a new low-latency frame pacing mode and a dynamic memory allocator that fixes frequent out-of-memory crashes for integrated GPU users. D7VK also jumped to version 2.1 with improved legacy rendering support, and the project has streamlined its build process for tighter integration with the Proton-CachyOS fork. Users can now enable the layer system-wide by setting PROTON_DXVK_SAREK=1 on compatible Proton builds.
