RTX is an abbreviation that stands for "Ray Tracing eXtensions", a technology introduced by NVIDIA, a leading graphics processing unit (GPU) manufacturer. Ray tracing is a rendering technique that simulates the behavior of light to enhance the realism of computer-generated images by tracing the path of light rays as they interact with objects in a scene. RTX refers specifically to NVIDIA's implementation of ray tracing technology in its GPUs.
RTX technology integrates real-time ray tracing capabilities directly into the GPU hardware, providing more accurate and realistic rendering of light and shadows in three-dimensional computer-generated scenes. It enables improved visual effects, such as reflections, refractions, and shadows, resulting in enhanced realism and more immersive experiences for video games, virtual reality environments, and computer-generated animations.
NVIDIA's RTX GPUs employ dedicated hardware and software algorithms to accelerate ray tracing calculations, allowing developers and content creators to achieve real-time ray tracing performance on compatible graphics cards. This technology represents a significant advancement in computer graphics, as it emulates how light interacts with surfaces in the real world, making virtual scenes appear more accurate and lifelike.
RTX has become a standard term within the gaming and computer graphics industry, often associated with high-performance graphics cards that support real-time ray tracing. It has revolutionized the visual quality and fidelity of computer-generated graphics, pushing the boundaries of realism and immersion to new heights.
