Zenless Zone Zero PC Visual Experience Upgrade FAQ: DX12, Ray Tracing, Super Resolution and Frame Generation

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Jul 29

Written By Animon

Zenless Zone Zero PC Graphics Upgrade: Quick Summary

Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.1 expands PC graphics support for selected AMD GPUs. The update follows the major PC visual improvements introduced with Version 3.0.

The upgrade includes DirectX 12 (DX12), Ray Tracing, Super Resolution, and Frame Generation. Support depends on your graphics card, VRAM, Windows settings, and driver version.

NVIDIA RTX 20 Series and newer GPUs support several advanced graphics features. AMD Radeon RX 7000 and RX 9000 Series GPUs also gain support for selected features in Version 3.1.

Players should also update their graphics drivers before enabling these options. Older drivers can cause visual glitches or compatibility problems.

Key PC Graphics Features

  
        Feature
        Main Supported Hardware
        Important Requirement
      
        DX12
        NVIDIA 20 Series+ with RT Cores, AMD RX 7000/9000 Series
        Enable DX12 from the launcher
      
        Ray Tracing
        NVIDIA 20 Series+ with RT Cores
        Requires at least 8GB VRAM
      
        Super Resolution
        NVIDIA 20 Series+ or AMD RX 7000/9000 Series
        Uses DLSS, FSR3, or FSR4 depending on GPU
      
        DLSS Frame Generation
        NVIDIA 40 Series+
        Enable Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling
      
        DLSS Multi-Frame Generation
        NVIDIA 50 Series
        Requires NVIDIA driver 595.97 or newer
      
        FSR3 Frame Generation
        NVIDIA 20 Series+ with RT Cores
        Requires Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling
      
        FSR4 Frame Generation
        AMD RX 9000 Series
        Requires Windows 11

What GPUs Support DX12 in Zenless Zone Zero?

NVIDIA 20 Series and newer GPUs with RT Cores support DX12, along with AMD Radeon RX 7000 and RX 9000 Series cards.

Eligible systems display a DX12 option directly below the Start Game button in the Zenless Zone Zero launcher.

Select the DX12 option before starting the game to use the newer graphics API. Players who want to return to DX11 can simply turn off the same option.

DX11 remains the more broadly compatible option. Therefore, players experiencing problems with DX12 can switch back and test the game in DX11 mode.

Which GPU Drivers Should You Install?

We recommend updating your graphics driver before using the new visual features.

For NVIDIA GPUs, the recommended driver is Version 591.86 or later, released on January 27, 2026.

NVIDIA RTX 50 Series users should install Version 595.97 or later to use DLSS Multi-Frame Generation.

AMD users should update to Version 26.6.1 or later, released on June 2, 2026.

These driver versions help maintain compatibility with the game’s newer rendering features. Outdated drivers may result in graphical abnormalities, frame issues, or other compatibility problems.

For NVIDIA driver updates, players can use the official NVIDIA driver download page. AMD users can download current drivers through AMD’s official support page.

What Happens When You First Use DX12?

The first DX12 launch automatically starts shader compilation, and short stutters during this process are normal.

Shader compilation prepares graphical effects for your system. This process can temporarily affect performance while the game prepares the required shaders.

The process should complete automatically. Players don't need to restart the game just because they notice brief stuttering during initial compilation.

If shader compilation is interrupted, the launcher provides another way to start it.

Use the Repair Tool on the launcher screen to restart shader compilation. This can help when the initial process fails to complete normally.

Does Zenless Zone Zero Support Ray Tracing?

Ray Tracing requires an NVIDIA 20 Series or newer GPU with RT Cores and at least 8GB of VRAM.

The feature is designed for supported NVIDIA hardware and does not work on GPUs with less than 8GB of VRAM.

Ray Tracing also has different recommended hardware requirements depending on your target resolution.

Recommended Ray Tracing Settings

  
        Resolution
        Recommended VRAM
        Ray Tracing Quality
        Super Resolution Quality
      
        1080p
        8GB or higher
        Medium
        Performance
      
        1440p (2K)
        12GB or higher
        Medium
        Balanced
      
        2160p (4K)
        16GB or higher
        High
        Balanced

Using Ray Tracing can increase the graphical workload. For this reason, the developers recommend pairing it with DLSS Super Resolution or FSR Super Resolution.

This combination can improve image quality while helping maintain smoother performance.

Ray Tracing isn't active in every game environment. It currently works in city scenes and selected combat scenes.

Other scenes automatically return to the game’s default global illumination system.

How Do You Turn On Ray Tracing?

You can enable Ray Tracing through the in-game Advanced Graphics settings.

Open:

Options → Graphics → Advanced → Ray Tracing

Players can then select the desired Ray Tracing level.

When Ray Tracing is active, you can't change Global Illumination and Anti-Aliasing separately. Instead, players control the visual preset through Ray Tracing Level.

If you are unsure which configuration to use, the default settings are recommended.

More GPU models may receive support in future updates. The developers also continue to optimize performance for hardware that already supports the feature.

What Is Super Resolution in Zenless Zone Zero?

Super Resolution renders the game at a lower internal resolution and reconstructs the image for the target display resolution.

This technology can help improve performance while maintaining a sharper image than a simple low-resolution render.

Supported hardware determines which Super Resolution technology is available.

NVIDIA 20 Series and newer GPUs with RT Cores support DLSS and FSR3 Super Resolution. AMD Radeon RX 7000 and RX 9000 Series GPUs support FSR4 Super Resolution.

Players can find the setting through:

Options → Display → Advanced → Super Resolution

The available modes depend on the graphics card installed in the PC.

Super Resolution Support by GPU

  
        Graphics Hardware
        Supported Super Resolution Technology
      
        NVIDIA 20 Series and above with RT Cores
        DLSS and FSR3
      
        AMD Radeon RX 7000 Series
        FSR4
      
        AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series
        FSR4

Turning on Super Resolution changes which other graphics settings you can adjust. The Anti-Aliasing and Rendering options become unavailable.

Players should use the Super Resolution Quality Level setting instead. This controls the balance between image quality and frame rate.

Which GPUs Support Frame Generation?

Frame Generation support varies significantly between NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards.

DLSS Frame Generation requires an NVIDIA 40 Series or newer GPU. DLSS Multi-Frame Generation is available for NVIDIA 50 Series GPUs and requires NVIDIA driver Version 595.97 or later.

FSR3 Frame Generation supports NVIDIA 20 Series and newer GPUs with RT Cores. FSR4 Frame Generation is available on AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series GPUs.

Windows 11 is required for the supported FSR4 Frame Generation configuration.

The following comparison shows the current hardware requirements more clearly.

  
        Frame Generation Mode
        Supported Graphics Cards
        Additional Requirement
      
        DLSS Frame Generation
        NVIDIA 40 Series or above
        —
      
        DLSS Multi-Frame Generation
        NVIDIA 50 Series
        NVIDIA driver 595.97 or later
      
        FSR3 Frame Generation
        NVIDIA 20 Series or above with RT Cores
        —
      
        FSR4 Frame Generation
        AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series
        Windows 11

How Do You Enable Frame Generation?

Enable Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling before using Frame Generation.

Open your Windows settings and go to:

Windows System → Display → Graphics → Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling

Set the option to On, then restart your PC.

After restarting, launch Zenless Zone Zero and open:

Options → Graphics → Advanced → Frame Generation

Then select either DLSS Frame Generation or FSR Frame Generation, depending on your hardware.

The recommended setup also includes disabling V-Sync. Set the game’s FPS option to Unlimited or 60 for the intended experience.

V-Sync synchronizes the rendered frame rate with your display's maximum refresh rate. Therefore, keeping it enabled can prevent the game from reaching higher frame rates.

If you experience stuttering, frame drops, or other problems, first check the Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling setting.

If the issue continues after enabling it, contact official Zenless Zone Zero customer support.

What Should PC Players Know Before Changing Graphics Settings?

Check hardware compatibility before enabling every advanced feature at once.

A GPU may support DX12 without supporting every other feature listed in the Version 3.1 graphics upgrade.

VRAM also matters when using Ray Tracing. The feature specifically excludes systems with less than 8GB of VRAM.

Driver versions matter as well. NVIDIA RTX 50 Series owners need Version 595.97 or later for Multi-Frame Generation.

Players should therefore check their GPU model, VRAM, driver version, Windows settings, and target resolution before changing multiple options.

This approach also makes troubleshooting easier. If a problem appears after changing one setting, you can identify the likely cause more quickly.

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What Changed With Version 3.1?

Version 3.1 adds support for selected AMD graphics cards across the game’s newer PC visual features.

Version 3.0 introduced the major PC visual experience upgrade. That upgrade brought Global Illumination improvements, Ray Tracing, Super Resolution, and Frame Generation.

Version 3.1 expands compatibility for certain AMD hardware. Specifically, AMD Radeon RX 7000 and RX 9000 Series graphics cards now support additional advanced rendering functions.

This means PC players should check their GPU again after updating to Version 3.1. A feature that was previously unavailable may now appear in the game’s graphics settings.

Final Takeaway

Zenless Zone Zero’s PC graphics upgrade gives supported systems more ways to improve image quality and frame rates.

NVIDIA 20 Series and newer GPUs with RT Cores support DX12 and several advanced visual technologies. AMD Radeon RX 7000 and RX 9000 Series cards also receive expanded support in Version 3.1.

Players should update their GPU drivers before testing these features. They should also allow shader compilation to finish after the first DX12 launch.

Ray Tracing requires at least 8GB of VRAM. Higher resolutions benefit from GPUs with more VRAM and appropriate Super Resolution settings.

Frame Generation requires additional Windows configuration. Enable Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling before turning it on.

For the most stable setup, start with the recommended settings. Then adjust individual options based on your GPU and target frame rate.

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FAQs

Does Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.1 support AMD GPUs?

Yes. Version 3.1 adds support for selected AMD graphics cards. Supported models include Radeon RX 7000 and RX 9000 Series GPUs.

Does Ray Tracing work on every NVIDIA GPU?

No. Ray Tracing requires an NVIDIA 20 Series or newer GPU with RT Cores. The GPU must also have at least 8GB of VRAM.

What NVIDIA driver is needed for Multi-Frame Generation?

NVIDIA 50 Series users need driver Version 595.97 or later for DLSS Multi-Frame Generation.

Why does Zenless Zone Zero stutter after enabling DX12?

The first DX12 launch automatically compiles shaders. Brief stutters during this process are normal. If compilation stops, use the launcher’s Repair Tool to restart it.

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