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DLSS 5’s biggest crime is making us forget how good Nvidia's tech can be, as my time testing DLSS 4.5 proves

Nvidia’s DLSS 4.5 update utilizes advanced AI frame generation to significantly boost gaming performance, allowing mid-range graphics cards to achieve high-end visual fidelity and smooth frame rates.

Key Points

  • DLSS 4.5 introduces Dynamic Multi Frame Generation, which automatically adjusts frame output to match a monitor's specific refresh rate.
  • The technology supports up to 6X frame generation, enabling mid-range GPUs like the RTX 5070 to handle demanding 4K gaming with path tracing.
  • Testing showed the RTX 5070 could jump from 51fps to 140fps in Cyberpunk 2077 when using 6X frame generation and DLSS upscaling.
  • The software aims to reduce hardware bottlenecks, helping users maximize high-refresh-rate monitors without requiring flagship-tier graphics cards.
  • While performance gains are substantial, some users may experience minor visual artifacts or ghosting in specific titles like Hogwarts Legacy.

Why it Matters

This technology democratizes high-end gaming by allowing users with more affordable hardware to experience premium graphical features like path tracing and 4K resolution. By bridging the gap between mid-range components and modern display standards, Nvidia is effectively extending the lifespan and utility of consumer-grade graphics cards.
TechRadar Published by matthew.hanson@futurenet.com (Matt Hanson) , Matt Hanson
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