[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ]
Gaming
geometry shader
A shader that can add to or remove geometry during rendering.
Full Definition & Technical Explanation
A geometry shader operates on primitives, able to create or discard geometry mid-pipeline. It is powerful but rarely used in modern engines for performance reasons.
See vertex shader.
Where geometry shader Matters
Graphics Cards
Smartphones
Frequently Asked Questions
What is geometry shader?
A shader that can add to or remove geometry during rendering.
What terms are related to geometry shader?
Related Gaming terms include vertex shader, pixel shader.