GPU-driven rendering pipeline

[nil0bug]

Describe the request

Currently, the mod's primary strength is its API-level optimization, which greatly improves CPU-GPU communication.

I suggest implementing a fully GPU-driven rendering pipeline. The Vulkan API is capable of offloading rendering preparation tasks like culling directly to the GPU. This would unlock a new level of performance, moving beyond just communication efficiency to a fundamental shift in workload.

Thank you for your time.

[nil0bug]

Vulkan supports multi-threaded CPU submission, batch submission, and GPU-driven rendering pipelines. I’m not sure how far the mod has progressed in this area. I hope the mod can offer an option to enable GPU-driven rendering, so that when the CPU is overloaded with rendering tasks, the workload can be offloaded to the GPU. Also, if we separate game logic and rendering across different devices—not necessarily for optimization effects—it would significantly reduce CPU pressure on the host in a LAN environment. Of course, doing this might make VulkanMod’s current “batch submission” feature less relevant.