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Ray tracing

Also: real-time ray tracing

Ray tracing is graphics tech that simulates light more realistically in games and 3D scenes.

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Ray tracing is graphics tech that simulates light more realistically in games and 3D scenes. In everyday buying decisions, the useful question is not just what the spec says, but what it changes for comfort, cost, speed, safety, or battery life.

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Updated Jun 26, 2026