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What is Windows Driver Display Model on Windows 11?

How WDDM works on Windows 11?
How WDDM works on Windows 11?

Windows Display Driver Model, shortly known as WDDM acts as the bridge between GPU and the Windows 11 OS. It is the Display Driver Architecture with which Windows Communicates with the GPU.

Why WDDM Version Matters?

It is highly crucial to discuss about the WDDM Version, as they play a significant role in deciding how effectively the OS can handle the GPU to enhance the output delivery. Here are the different WDDM Versions and the corresponding operating systems and the related-features information.

WDDM VersionIntroduced onKey FeaturesSupport for
WDDM 1.0Windows VistaBasic 3D Acceleration, Desktop Composition, Aero Glass EffectsInitial support for Hardware Acceleration
WDDM 1.1Windows 7Multi Monitor Handling, and Improved GPU SchedulingEnhanced Multimedia and 3D Support
WDDM 1.2Windows 8UHD Displays, Multiple GPUs, and GPU VirtualizationMulti Monitor Setups, and improvised Video Playback.
WDDM 1.3Windows 8.1DirectX 11.2 Support, Performance OptimizationsApp based UI Changes, and Gaming Improvements
WDDM 2.0Windows 10DirectX 12, GPU Prioritization, Virtualized Desktop with GPU acceleration4K/8K Displays, and VR Headset Support
WDDM 2.1Windows 10
(Update: 1809)		Hardware Accelerated Video Decoding, DirectX 12 SupportEnhanced Multi Tasking, and Improved Video Rendering
WDDM 2.2Windows 10
(Update: 1903)		Hardware Scheduling for GPU for smoother GamingImprovised GPU Performance
WDDM 2.3Windows 10
(Update: 1909)		DirectX 12 Integration and enhanced GPU PerformanceSmoother Multi Tasking
WDDM 2.4Windows 10
(Update: 2004)		Display Technology Integration, and Better GPU Memory ManagementEnhanced GPU Performance
WDDM 2.7Windows 11Advanced GPU Support for VR, AR, and Hybrid Stations Support for VR/AR, multi GPU and modern graphical workloads
WDDM 3.1Windows 11 (The latest Version)AI/ML Workload optimization, Higher Frame Rates, Lower Latency, and Enhanced GPU SchedulingDirect Storage, Ray Tracing, Hybrid Graphics, Real-time Rendering, Ultra High Refresh Rate Displays

Windows Display Driver Model 3.1 brings significant advancements in GPU performance, especially for gamers, creative professionals, and AI/ML applications. If you’re using a system with WDDM 3.1, then you are using the most advanced cutting edge display device architecture.

How to Check WDDM Version on Windows 11?

The effective way to check WDDM Version on Windows 11 is to use the DirectX Diagnostic Tool. Kindly follow the below steps.

  • There are different ways to access the DxDiag Tool on Windows 11, we will use the Run Command.
  • Open the Run Command using the keyboard shortcut Win Key + R.
  • In the Run Command, execute the following command dxdiag.
Execute the following command in the Run
Execute the following command in the Run
  • The DirectX Diagnostic Tool will open now. Switch to the Display Tab.
Switch to the Display Tab
Switch to the Display Tab
  • In the Display section, under Drivers, you can find the WDDM Version in the Driver Model section. In my system, I have the latest WDDM version, that is the WDDM 3.1.
Under Drivers, you can find the WDDM Version
Under Drivers, you can find the WDDM Version

    How to Get the Latest WDDM Version for your Device?

    Alright, now, you have finished checking your WDDM Version. So, what is the take away, what to do if you are on WDDM 2.7, well, WDDM 2.7 supports almost all the latest technologies, however, the best suggested is to be on the latest WDDM 3.1.

    To make sure your WDDM version is up to date, you have update your OS to the latest version, and also update your Graphics Drivers, both Integrated and Dedicated Graphics Drivers. You can use the following command in the Windows PowerShell to check your Graphics Drivers versions.

    Get-WmiObject win32_VideoController | Select-Object Name, DriverVersion
    Command to get Graphics Drivers Information
    Command to get Graphics Drivers Information
    • My Integrated Graphics is AMD Radeon, and Dedicated Graphics is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650.
    • You can check your WDDM Version and if it is not up to date, then you may try updating the Windows 11 to the latest version and also make sure you Graphics Drivers are up to date.

    Take Away

    If you are using the latest Windows 11 (24H2 Update), and all you Graphics Drivers are up to date, then you may be on the latest WDDM Version. However, it is essential to check WDDM Version on Windows 11, by that, you can understand what are the GPU enhancements that you can unlock, and use and get the best out of your system.

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