AppWizard
September 8, 2024
Many gamers debate the merits of borderless versus fullscreen modes in PC gaming, often seeking optimal settings for performance. A recent benchmarking of modern games revealed little to no performance differences between these display options. Notable titles tested, including Horizon Zero Dawn and Red Dead Redemption 2, showed consistent results, with only Hitman 3 presenting an exclusive fullscreen option. The term "fullscreen" can be misleading, as it traditionally referred to exclusive fullscreen where the graphics card controls the display, while modern games may not adhere to this definition. The introduction of the DXGI flip presentation model in Windows 8 improved frame rendering efficiency, allowing even fullscreen games to utilize the Desktop Window Manager (DWM) for composition. As of 2024, the distinction between borderless and fullscreen modes is less significant, allowing players to choose based on preference rather than performance.
