Shader Model is one of the software which is must needed for games. Many games require higher Shader Model versions. Lets check which version of Shader model you are using.
Steps for finding Shader Model version:
- Click here to find your computer’s graphics.
- In system tab you can find Directx version.
| DirectX Version | Shader Model |
| DirectX 8.0 | Shader Model 1.0 and 1.1 |
| DirectX 8.0a | Shader Model 1.3 |
| DirectX 8.1 | Shader Model 1.4 |
| DirectX 9 | Shader Model 2 |
| Directx 9.0a | Shader Model 2.0a |
| DirectX 9.0b | Shader Model 2.0b |
| DirectX 9.0c | Shader Model 3 |
| DirectX 10.0 | Shader Model 4.0 |
| DirectX 10.1 | Shader Model 4.1 |
| DirectX 11.0 | Shader Model 5 |
| DirectX 11.1 | Shader Model 5 |
| DirectX 11.2 | Shader Model 5 |
- DirectX version below 8.0 has no shader models.
- DirectX 10 and above not available for Windows XP
