{
  "id": 14479534,
  "title": "Nvidia dramatically improves DLSS 5 — but gamers want it on more GPUs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/nvidia-dramatically-improves-dlss-5-but-gamers-want-it-on-more-gpus",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-14T15:06:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/computing/gpu/half-the-gpu-overhead-with-comparable-visual-fidelity-nvidia-dramatically-improves-dlss-5-which-is-great-but-gamers-want-it-on-more-gpus"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nvidia has made significant advancements in the AI model behind DLSS 5, resulting in up to 40% faster frame rates and reduced video memory usage. The improved neural-rendering technology, originally introduced in NBA 2K27, has exceeded expectations following a 5x performance boost for NBA 2K27 and now a 10x improvement. This enhancement has also reduced 4K VRAM usage by 20%, leading to a 24% reduction in AI model footprint. DLSS 5 is set to launch on October 16, supporting RTX 5000 GPUs, RTX Spark laptops, and GeForce Now. Additionally, the tech will be introduced in Hogwarts Legacy on November 5 and Where Winds Meet soon. Nvidia also unveiled a new performance mode for frame generation, called \"Preset C,\" which boosts frame rates by up to 35% on RTX 5060 GPUs. While some gamers may appreciate the performance boost, others have raised concerns about DLSS 5's performance demands and compatibility with older graphics cards.",
  "summary": "Nvidia says 2026 is a 'year of relentless DLSS innovation' as it boosts DLSS 5 frame rates by up to 40%, and ramps up frame generation too.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "PC Gamer",
        "title": "Hogwarts Legacy's DLSS 5 update shows devs have been listening to PC gamers about keeping it the hell away from game characters",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/hogwarts-legacys-dlss-5-update-shows-devs-have-been-listening-to-pc",
        "published": "2026-10-14T15:38:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}