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A '''software renderer''', such as those available in {{goldsrc|2}} and {{ | A '''software renderer''', such as those available in {{goldsrc|2}} and {{idtech2|2}}, uses the CPU to render 3D geometry, instead of a GPU. A 3D application using a software renderer can be considered to be running in '''software mode'''. | ||
The GPU is still used for processing the 2D image generated from the software renderer, but no 3D hardware is used. | The GPU is still used for processing the 2D image generated from the software renderer, but no 3D hardware is used. | ||
Revision as of 19:29, 31 December 2023
A software renderer, such as those available in 
GoldSrc and 
id Tech 2, uses the CPU to render 3D geometry, instead of a GPU. A 3D application using a software renderer can be considered to be running in software mode.
The GPU is still used for processing the 2D image generated from the software renderer, but no 3D hardware is used.