# Top runs: * **Highest FPS**: `DX12_2666` has the highest average FPS, outperforming the other runs by a notable percentage. * **Smoothest FPS**: `DX12_2666` and `DX11_2666` both showcase minimal standard deviation in their FPS, indicating a smooth performance. Between the two, `DX12_2666` slightly edges out in terms of FPS smoothness. * **Best overall**: `DX12_2666` provides the best overall experience with the highest FPS and smoother performance. # Issues: * The `DX12_2650` and `DX11_2650` runs exhibit noticeably lower FPS compared to their counterparts, particularly on the `Xeon 2666v3`, by a significant percentage. Though they share similar means in other metrics, the frame time and variance are markedly higher, contributing to a less stable performance. * Additionally, the `DX11_2650` has the highest standard deviation and variance, indicating the least stable FPS among all runs. # Summary In this benchmark comparing DirectX 11 and DirectX 12 on two different Xeon processors, the `E5-2666 v3` consistently outperforms the `E5-2650 v4`. Running on `CachyOS`, DirectX 12 demonstrates a significant advantage over DirectX 11 in FPS on the same processor, making it the preferable choice for enhanced performance. The tests running on the `E5-2650 v4` have shown lower FPS and stability, potentially due to differences in CPU power and environmental setup, such as running on `Steam Runtime`. The data emphasize the importance of both the API choice and hardware configuration in determining gaming performance on Linux systems.