DirectX 11 and OpenGL 4.3 are supported, but heavy 3D work (CAD, modern games) is still slower than native. For that, use a dedicated GPU passthrough (not possible in Workstation – you’d need ESXi or KVM).
VMware Workstation Pro 17.6.1 Build 24319023 Official (Requires account).
This build (24319023) is notably stable. CPU and memory overhead are low compared to older versions, and graphics performance for Windows 10/11 and Linux guests (with VMware Tools installed) is smooth even for light gaming or CAD. VMware Workstation Pro 17.6.1 Build 24319023 ...
To run VMware Workstation Pro 17.6.1 Build 24319023, users need to meet the following system requirements:
Windows 11 users often toggle between Hyper-V (WSL2) and Workstation. Build 24319023 introduces improved bridging. You no longer need to run bcdedit /set hypervisorlaunchtype off —Workstation now plays nicer with Microsoft’s hypervisor. DirectX 11 and OpenGL 4
Resolved various customer-reported issues to improve overall stability and performance.
In the fast-paced world of IT, development, and cybersecurity, the ability to run multiple operating systems on a single physical machine is no longer a luxury—it is a necessity. For over two decades, has remained the gold standard for Type-2 hypervisors. This build (24319023) is notably stable
| Metric | VMware 17.6.1 | VirtualBox 7.1 | Hyper-V (Type 1) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 98% of native | 89% of native | 99% of native | | GPU (3DMark Time Spy) | 72% of native | 58% of native | 68% of native | | Disk (Sequential) | 4,800 MB/s | 2,100 MB/s | 5,100 MB/s | | Memory Latency | +12 ns | +28 ns | +5 ns | | Snapshot Create (time) | 0.8 sec | 3.2 sec | N/A (Checkpoint: 2.1 sec) | | USB 3.0 Pass-through | Flawless | Intermittent drops | Requires Enhanced Session |