Nvidia's controversial DLSS 5 will launch September 3 with NBA2K27, company shares first benchmarks — available on all RTX 50 series GPUs, laptops, and GeForce NOW
Nvidia has confirmed DLSS 5 will launch on September 3 in NBA2K27. It will be supported on all RTX 50 series GPUs, laptops, and GeForce NOW.
Nvidia has announced that its controversial DLSS 5 will launch on September 3 alongside NBA2K27, marking the technology's debut in a playable title. The new feature, which Nvidia calls "3D-guided Neural Rendering," aims to deliver a more realistic gaming experience by accurately rendering light passing through players' ears, catching their hair, and capturing natural skin lighting.
However, the AI model behind DLSS 5 has sparked controversy due to its training process, which Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, compares to the "GPT moment for graphics." The launch of DLSS 5 in NBA2K27 will be the first time the technology is used in a playable title, providing a real-world assessment of its capabilities. Benchmarks shared by Nvidia show a significant impact on GPU performance, especially on older RTX 50-series GPUs, with some early testing suggesting severe frame rate drops.
Despite the controversy, Nvidia asserts that DLSS 5 will provide a dramatic leap in visual realism while preserving the control artists need for creative expression.
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