Nvidia says DLSS 5 is now twice as fast and uses 20% less VRAM
NBA 2K27 will receive an update this Friday that aims to make DLSS 5 twice as fast, increasing overall frame rates by up to 40% while maintaining similar visual quality. Future titles that receive official DLSS 5 support, starting later this year, will use the new, faster model by default. Read Entire Article
Nvidia announced today that its DLSS 5 technology has been updated to deliver twice the performance of its predecessor while consuming 20% less VRAM. The improved version of the neural rendering feature will be available to NBA 2K27, Hogwarts Legacy, Where Winds Meet, and classic titles through RTX Remix starting later this year.
In a bid to enhance gaming performance, Nvidia claims that the updated DLSS 5 model will double rendering speeds and decrease VRAM usage at 4K resolution by 20%. Early tests revealed that achieving 60 frames per second in NBA 2K27 at maximum settings with DLSS 5 enabled required an RTX 5090. However, the upcoming update scheduled for October 16 could make smooth gameplay more attainable on mid-range and upper-mid-range GPUs.
The new DLSS 5 model will offer enhanced visual quality for Hogwarts Legacy, beginning November 5. Avalanche Software's Hogwarts Legacy implementation shows a significant reduction in the neural renderer's impact on the game's visuals compared to the March demonstration, which faced criticism for altering skin textures and potentially hallucinating new details. The updated version primarily modifies lighting and shadows while preserving character faces.
Where Winds Meet will also benefit from DLSS 5's improvements, with a more substantial visual overhaul planned. The game will receive official neural rendering support starting October 23 through RTX Remix. Screenshot comparisons reveal changes to reflections, lighting, shadows, and ambient occlusion in Fallout 4 and the original Mirror's Edge.
Additionally, Nvidia has introduced a new frame generation preset called "Preset C" in its beta app update. This lighter version of the algorithm used for analyzing in-game elements is up to 35% faster on an RTX 5060, providing improved performance at the expense of slightly reduced visual quality. To enable this preset, users must opt into beta features after updating the Nvidia app and navigate to Graphics > Global Settings (or individual supported game settings) > Driver Settings > DLSS Override – Model Presets > Custom > Frame Generation > Preset C.
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