[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ]
Gaming
vertex shader
A shader that transforms 3D vertices into screen positions.
Also known as:
vertex shading
Full Definition & Technical Explanation
A vertex shader runs on each vertex, transforming 3D coordinates and passing data to later stages. It is the first programmable stage of the graphics pipeline.
See pixel shader.
Where vertex shader Matters
Graphics Cards
Smartphones
Frequently Asked Questions
What is vertex shader?
A shader that transforms 3D vertices into screen positions.
What terms are related to vertex shader?
Related Gaming terms include RTX IO, shader.