>>1022568
The situation you describe doesn't really exist. From GLQuake onwards in 97 it was either use openGL or DirectX (if you're windows only) and nowadays it's either use Vulkan or DirectX. Stuff like mantle pops up once in a blue moon but doesn't get traction

At the same time graphics and performance have only improved. What is the problem supposed to be? It's not as good as it could be? If 1 configuration were the best configuration it would be used by everyone. >>1022573 and according to this post thats what's happened.
I am concerned about developers getting lazy about optimization because computers are so powerful now.

>>1022568
That's how game engine companies make money