DirectX Dump Files preview targets GPU crashes across AMD, Intel, NVIDIA and Qualcomm
Microsoft has released a public preview of DirectX Dump Files, a new DirectX 12 feature designed to help developers diagnose GPU crashes on Windows. The feature creates a “.dxdmp” file when the GPU stops responding or hits a crash condition.
The file works like a crash dump for graphics workloads. It can capture the GPU execution state, driver data, Direct3D runtime context and application data at the moment of failure. Developers can then open the file in PIX and analyze what happened without reproducing the same crash on the original system. Here are some of the screenshots shared by Microsoft:
This isn’t for gamers
This is not a consumers, it is aimed at game developers, engine teams, QA teams, GPU driver teams and studios that need better crash reports from DirectX 12 applications. Microsoft says the preview is not yet intended for retail game deployment, and the current Agility SDK requires Developer Mode to be enabled.
GPU crashes on PC can be difficult to investigate because they depend on the hardware, driver, operating system and game code. DirectX Dump Files give developers a single format that can work across AMD, Intel, NVIDIA and Qualcomm hardware, although the amount of captured data depends on driver support.
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AMD already has preview driver support for Radeon RX 9000 and Radeon RX 7000 series graphics cards through its AgilitySDK Developer Preview driver. Intel, NVIDIA and Qualcomm support is currently handled through developer relations channels. Microsoft says broader hardware and driver coverage will follow, with retail support expected in fall 2026.
Source: Microsoft
