AMD expands Dense Geometry Format and adds SuperCompression
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Updated · Wccftech · May 9
AMD expands Dense Geometry Format and adds SuperCompression
5 articles · Updated · Wccftech · May 9
The new format, developed with Samsung and software partners, cuts geometry storage by up to 30%, with current support on RDNA 4 GPUs and fuller gains planned for future RDNA 5 hardware.
AMD said DGF stores compressed meshlets in 128-byte blocks of up to 64 vertices and 64 triangles, aiming to ease memory, latency and performance bottlenecks in ray-traced games and other real-time 3D workloads.
The company positions DGF against Nvidia's RTX Mega Geometry as developers push denser assets in engines such as Unreal, with applications spanning games, content creation and virtual production.
With NVIDIA's Mega Geometry already in 2026's top games, can AMD's open DGF standard win over developers for the next generation?
Are these new geometry formats the final evolution for polygons, or just a bridge to full neural rendering?
AMD’s DGF & DGFS: 30% Compression Breakthrough for Real-Time 3D Graphics and Industry-Wide Adoption
Overview
As 3D scenes grow more complex with the rise of ray tracing and expansive open-world environments, modern rendering technologies face increasing pressure on memory bandwidth and storage efficiency. Traditional geometry formats struggle to keep up, often causing performance issues or reduced visual quality. AMD's Dense Geometry Format (DGF) and its SuperCompression layer (DGFS) address these challenges by enabling efficient storage and streaming of massive, detailed geometry data. This innovation allows developers to create richer, more immersive worlds while maintaining smooth performance, marking a strategic leap forward for 3D graphics as of 2026.