gpu decompression

GPU decompression is a core feature of Microsoft's DirectStorage API, which offloads the task of decompressing game assets from the CPU to the GPU. This reduces CPU overhead and enables faster data streaming from NVMe SSDs directly to video memory, potentially eliminating long load times and texture pop-in. However, real-world adoption remains limited; the technology requires compatible hardware, game engine support, and developer implementation. While DirectStorage promises significant improvements for PC gaming, its benefits are currently uneven and hardware-dependent, with many titles still not leveraging GPU decompression fully.