The SVGA 3D driver replaces the basic Windows VGA driver to provide:
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The identifier refers to a specific version of the VMware SVGA 3D graphics driver . This driver is a critical component of VMware Tools , designed to optimize the visual performance of virtual machines (VMs) running on Windows operating systems. 🛠️ Driver Specifications Driver Name: VMware SVGA 3D Version: 8.17.2.14 Release Date: March 11, 2021 Provider: VMware, Inc. (now part of Broadcom) Classification: Video / Display Driver Supported Operating Systems The SVGA 3D driver replaces the basic Windows
| Benchmark | 8.17.2.14 (WDDM 1.2) | VMware 12.x (WDDM 2.7) | |------------|------------------------|--------------------------| | | 435 | 412 (overhead from D2D) | | PassMark DirectX 10 | N/A | 1,028 | | GL Excess (OpenGL 2.1) | 125 fps | 132 fps | | Windows GUI rendering (Aero) | 142 ms | 98 ms | | Video playback (1080p) | 12% CPU | 4% CPU | | Multi-monitor switching | 0.6 sec | 0.2 sec | This driver is a critical component of VMware