What Is WDDM Service?
WDDM (Windows Display Driver Model) is the graphic driver architecture forvideo carddrivers running Microsoft Windows.
It was first introduced inWindows Vistaand first required in Windows 8.
WDDM is a successor for the previous driver model XDDM/XPDM in Windows 2000 andWindows XPrespectively.
WDDM intends to enable better performance graphics and new graphics functionality and stability.
Display drivers in Vista and Windows 7 can select to adhere to either XDDM or WDDM.
However, since Windows 8, XDDM was removed and WDDM became the only option for the display driver.
Also, it supports new DirectX Graphics Infrastructure (DXGI) interfaces required for basic gear management and creation.
It may optionally implement runtime interfaces for Direct3D 10 and higher.
GPU vs graphics card vs video card.
This post explains the differences between these three computer hardware components.
WDDM Enabled Features
The following are the functions enabled by Windows Display Driver Model.
Version History of WDDM
Below are the Windows Display Driver Model history versions.
How to Check WDDM Driver?
How to know what version of WDDM do you have?
How to Update WDDM Driver?
WDDM support status is defined by the graphic card (hardware) not the software.
