WoW Cataclysm DirectX11 vs. WoW DirectX9

WoW is getting a graphic update. You can already enable an unofficial DirectX11 render in WoW Cataclysm (beta). Let’s see how to enable that DX11 render option and compare it side-by-side.

Enable DirectX11 in WoW Cataclysm Beta

To enable the DirecX11 render, right-click on the desktop shortcut of the beta and click on Properties. In the field “target” add the option -d3d11:

WoW DirectX11 vs DirectX9

Let’s compare DirectX11 in World of Warcraft with DirectX9:

WoW Cataclysm DirectX11 Pictures